95 legacy caliper replcement ?

[joshuacoyote]

Hi,

 

Driving home tonight in stop and go just after 15 miles of freeway driving, my 95 legacy wagon (manual trans- almost 200k) just stopped rolling. I urged it to the side and sat for a while. I eventually "fixed" the situation by stomping on the brake a few times. The car rolled freely again, except for one more time, and this I corrected with a tap. At home I felt the rotors- both fronts were pretty hot compared to the rears. The questions arise- are both calipers seized?

Can I replace them myself in my driveway, do I need a special tool? I have replaced honda brakes in the 80's. Is there a good online source for the procedure? Thanks for your help.

Josh

[idosubaru]

caliper replacement is cake - like two bolts and a banjo fitting (wrench). tricky part is bleeding them, do a search.

 

i'd make sure the booster, fluid, or master cylinder isn't to blame first or something else isn't causing this. odd that both would be hot, usually seized calipers happen one at a time.

[joshuacoyote]

  grossgary said:

caliper replacement is cake - like two bolts and a banjo fitting (wrench). tricky part is bleeding them, do a search.

 

i'd make sure the booster, fluid, or master cylinder isn't to blame first or something else isn't causing this. odd that both would be hot, usually seized calipers happen one at a time.

 

That's what I was thinking...

What is a good source for procedures?

Thanks- Josh

[idosubaru]

i thought i replied to this thread already.....

 

the FSM is the best source for procedures or pick up a Haynes manual as a cheaper alternative, just don't expect FSM quality from it. you don't really need anything though, it is so easy. with the wheel off you remove two bolts and the caliper comes off of the car.

 

you have to remove the banjo bolt (with a regular wrench) and take the pads out so it comes off the rotor, but there's only two bolts holding the caliper to the vehicle.