How very bizarre (brakes)

[ren_juanjo]

With the MY98 scooby i bought recently, i got a set of spare front ebc greenstuff pads and front discs as they front brakes were on their way out. This week, i go to change them over and find that the pads i take out have two nodules (one on each end) as depressions, and the pads i've got to replace them have nodules that stick out on either side. Looking at the examples on mintex's website, it looks like i've got the brake setup from a 95 car, on my 98 car? The brake discs are also 277mm and i think they should be 295mm?

It appears there's a setup for early models (which i seem to be braking with) a setup for 96-98 models (which i should have) and then the 4pots from MY99 onwards. Sound correct?

I'm rather puzzled but shall be off to try and find pads that match tomorrow!

 

 

[col666]

I think it was late 98 that subaru changed to the 4-pots (calipers embossed with SUBARU), is yours an early 98?

[ren_juanjo]

yes, mines an early 98 (i think), definitely doesnt have the 4 pots. but however, using the catalogue from EBC, mintex and buypartsby.com, the pads that fit seem to look more like the pre 96 pads, not the ones that are meant for 96-98 2 pot calipers.

Mintex lists this as 01/1994 to 12/1995 model pads

This for 01/1996 to 12/1997 models

 

I seem to have pads that (i think) look like the former, from a car manufactured in the latter? Could this be a catalogue problem or have i picked up a hybrid car?

 

 

[st3ph3n]

The green stuff is a bit softcore. Watch what you're doing with them when you put them on as they might not last long.

[ren_juanjo]

well - as per my post, the greenstuffs are the 96-98 type, with the sticky out ends, which my calipers don't fit, even though by the year of car they should. hmph!

[lapscooby]

If you need any help or advice on

the correct pads or material type

give chris at Livingston Autoparts Ltd a call

on 01506 433 909

 

[z1000]

Did you check out all the chassis numbers etc when you bought it to make sure it is a 98 ? Heard of a local dodgy car dealer selling a golf GTi with 1300 front brakes once upon a time.