idosubaru Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Jamal's extensive thread is a bit ambiguous and indefinite on this change. When did the brake pads change in 00-04? I have 02 and 03 Outback H6's as daily drivers so I should figure this out. Subaru forums seem to suggest the change was around 00-02. Some of the parts stores (one on Amazon) suggests thru 09/01 is different than after that date. Another issue i that my 02 had the door replaced so I don't have the original door plate with the manufacture date on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Yes the pads changed for '03 I believe. Same goes for the WRXs as they use the same brake pads as the Outbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Gotcha, guess i'll just be pulling both apart and comparing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmill189 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I think an easy way would be just to measure your rotor diameter. Early Outbacks had the 10.9"~ and later had 11.5". Since you can't exactly lay a ruler across the rotor without removing it, you can plug each diameter into Circumference=d*PI. Then wrap a string around the rotor and measure it. Or perhaps I'm over complicating the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think an easy way would be just to measure your rotor diameter. Early Outbacks had the 10.9"~ and later had 11.5". Since you can't exactly lay a ruler across the rotor without removing it, you can plug each diameter into Circumference=d*PI. Then wrap a string around the rotor and measure it. Or perhaps I'm over complicating the matter. thanks. that sounds good actually, not overcomplicating- i'd like to know more about the differences since i've got two of these vehicles, one with an unknown manufacture date and the information out there is a bit ambiguous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yes the pads changed for '03 I believe. Same goes for the WRXs as they use the same brake pads as the Outbacks. Bingo. My buddy accidentally bought LGT brakes for his 03 L SE one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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