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Old 2005-02-14, 09:41 AM   #1
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I am not sure if you guys have had Install meets lately, but I am looking for some help in the Install Department.. lol
As you all know I am not Mechanic Friendly or know the "How to's" of an install .. I was wondering if its just easier to get a shop to install brakes (Pads) on the WRX than it is to do it myself...???
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Old 2005-02-14, 09:54 AM   #2
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It's pretty easy, I think Mike H still needs to do his, I was going to help him but my world crashed on me last week. Do you have the new pads?
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Old 2005-02-14, 09:57 AM   #3
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No I am gonna go get some today... why do you know where I can get some ?? I dont want to go all out on these as I am not going tro be modding this car.. since I Might trade it in on something different before the year is over

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Ps: Sorry to hear about that Matt.. Hopefully its something that can be corrected or reversed...
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Old 2005-02-14, 10:17 AM   #4
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No I am gonna go get some today... why do you know where I can get some ?? I dont want to go all out on these as I am not going tro be modding this car.. since I Might trade it in on something different before the year is over

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Ps: Sorry to hear about that Matt.. Hopefully its something that can be corrected or reversed...
No, I've only bought pads online. I'm not sure what the best option would be...But this is SECCS..I'm sure someone has an opinion
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Old 2005-02-14, 10:36 AM   #5
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EXACTLY

EXACTLY.. Thats why I posted my Q on here ..
Oh and Matt... are you the person whom I have to pay for the Hoodies I ordered?? or would that be Sperry???
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Old 2005-02-14, 10:56 AM   #6
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EXACTLY

EXACTLY.. Thats why I posted my Q on here ..
Oh and Matt... are you the person whom I have to pay for the Hoodies I ordered?? or would that be Sperry???
Hoodie details are up in the i club thread, it will go to the paypal account.
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Old 2005-02-14, 01:05 PM   #7
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Sergio -

get your pads and will kidnap Matt to help us install? We could use my house and I can have my car up in the air before you guys even get here so that it will be quicker?
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Old 2005-02-14, 01:16 PM   #8
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Best prices on Pads locally/Mail Order is TireRack. Need to call to order and tell them you will pick them up in Sparks.

Hawk HPS are probably a good bet. Khail might be able to get you a deal on them for less.

The job is pretty easy for anyone who can turn a wrench. Pobably a good time to flush the brakes as well. That takes two to do a good job.

Check this thread out for choices. In your case for a street car, the ATE or Motul are probably great choices and should last a couple years with great results. http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2365

You can do it yourself, the question is if you want to. If not, Sid's Aligmnet and brake on 4th will do a good job, and get you the pads for less if you mention SCCA, and us Subaru Folks. Talk to Sid...
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Old 2005-02-14, 09:22 PM   #9
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Segio and mike, I'd be happy to help you guys out with your installs. I'm available pretty much anytime so let me know when you guys can come down here.
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Old 2005-02-15, 01:18 AM   #10
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Segio and mike, I'd be happy to help you guys out with your installs. I'm available pretty much anytime so let me know when you guys can come down here.

Cool thanks .. OK not to be a Noob.. lol.. But where is Here ? do you not live here in Reno?
Sorry I am not upto date on where everyone lives.. lol

Ps: Thanks everyone but I guess Khail is going to be helping me ....

Again thank you for your suggestions/Ideas
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Kevin lives over at the Reno Hilton (MattR's house)

Thanks Kevin for the offer, as soon as Sergio has some pads I would love the help.
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Ps: Thanks everyone but I guess Khail is going to be helping me ....

Again thank you for your suggestions/Ideas
I'm off Saturday, I'll be happy to assist whoever needs brakes done (unless the weather's shitty or we have a garage). You guys can pick a place to do it, bring your parts, and I'll show up with the tools. I no longer have a floor jack, but if no one has one we can just use the scissor jacks in our cars.
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MattR showed me it is easy on the Brembos I did mine by my self in about 45 min just for the fronts and most of that was getting the car up because my jack friggin sucks ass
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MattR showed me it is easy on the Brembos I did mine by my self in about 45 min just for the fronts and most of that was getting the car up because my jack friggin sucks ass
The Brembos are easier because you can change pads without removing the caliper. Us mortals with regular brakes need to nbolt the caliper first. Not much harder, just takes more time.
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Thanks Kevin for the offer, as soon as Sergio has some pads I would love the help.
Coolness Mike.. thanks ... Well Let me see if it wouldnt be a bad Idea to all meet at your House (Mike H) to do breakes.. If its cool with you and Khail that is ...
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Thanks Kevin for the offer, as soon as Sergio has some pads I would love the help.
Coolness Mike.. thanks ... Well Let me see if it wouldnt be a bad Idea to all meet at your House (Mike H) to do breakes.. If its cool with you and Khail that is ...
My house also works and provides more room. I have 2 floor jacks and 4 stands. The down side...............I live in Spanish Springs
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Thanks Kevin for the offer, as soon as Sergio has some pads I would love the help.
Coolness Mike.. thanks ... Well Let me see if it wouldnt be a bad Idea to all meet at your House (Mike H) to do breakes.. If its cool with you and Khail that is ...
My house also works and provides more room. I have 2 floor jacks and 4 stands. The down side...............I live in Spanish Springs
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I still can't call it a complete shop................ I dont have a T.V. out there yet
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I still can't call it a complete shop................ I dont have a T.V. out there yet


Thanks... let me know what time to arrive.. that way we can coordinate it with Khail as well..

Ps: I will keep calling you if thats cool since I dont remember where you live.. lol
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who wants to come play Saturday!!!!

lets get a time - I'm open after 11am

khail - you still want to come up us?

Boo - you get your pads? What did you get? huh huh?
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who wants to come play Saturday!!!!

lets get a time - I'm open after 11am

khail - you still want to come up us?

Boo - you get your pads? What did you get? huh huh?
Something VERY inexpensive... While I figure out what the Heck I want to get next.. lol

Ps: And Yes 11ish sounds cool with me ... Khail?? Yo Khail?? want me to come pick you up? Call me...
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11 should work for me too. I'll drive out there, you don't need to come get me Sergio. Unless it's on your way or something, but I don't think it is. If you or Mike can get directions for me, I'll be set.
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Thanks Mike H. (And Fam.) from the Hospitality, and a Big Thank you to Khail for saving me a few bucks.. lol I really appreaciate you both...

It was cool hanging out with you 2, and Yes, I learned a thing or two about Brakes... Inc. that thingy that Clicks a few times (For Torque).. lol


Ps: I am a little ticked at myself for forgetting to give you(Mike H.) the money for the SRIC items...
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Big thanks to Khail for the help and Matt for the over phone help

Don't worry Sergio I really didn't want your money, now you will have to come to the meet
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