My Favorite Thing About AWD is Differentials as Jack Points at Both Ends

"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/24/2018 at 12:53 • Filed to: Subaru

Anyone have tips for squeaky brakes? My wife has been complaining about noise so I pulled the pads on both ends but they are only half worn. Rotors look fine. I’m thinking a thorough brake clean and re-grease the pad backs. Other ideas?

DISCUSSION (25)

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:00

WD40 on the rotors.

My bird IS the word > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:01

I use this spray on anti squeal, and it works for me.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CRC-Disc-Brake-Quiet-9-Wt-Oz/17422762?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1122&adid=22222222227016747288&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=73791495529&wl4=pla-164304169969&wl5=9005886&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=101593696&wl11=online&wl12=17422762&wl13=&veh=sem

Ash78, voting early and often > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/24/2018 at 13:01

Pay no attention to this man, he thinks Jukes are cool.

Ash78, voting early and often > My bird IS the word
02/24/2018 at 13:03

That’s the stuff. Just apply liberally to the back of the pads and reinstall. Make sure you install the pads exactly the same way they came off, since they’re bedding to a specific set of grooves. Not a huge deal, just a recommendation.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:04

I think Porsche’s solution is to post a passive aggressive video. You could try that, though I hear divorce is expensive...

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Ash78, voting early and often
02/24/2018 at 13:08

They are cool.

E90M3 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/24/2018 at 13:11

Damn, April 1st really snuck up on me this year.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/24/2018 at 13:17

-_-

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > My bird IS the word
02/24/2018 at 13:20

Thanks. I’ve used that in the past when installing new pads but never tried it on partly worn ones.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:31

Some of the squeaks are due to brake dust covers. I found that out after I put new brake discs on the back of my Legacy, but it turns out that in my manhandling of a very sticky brake I managed to bend one of the dust covers.

Spanfeller is a twat > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/24/2018 at 13:39

You can then weld the caliper to the rotor if you feel a reduction in braking capacity

Urambo Tauro > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:45

Some swear that using the diff as a jack point is a horrible idea. But yours appears to have a solid mounting, as opposed to live axles like mine where you’d be stressing the axle tube welds.

Khalbali > Urambo Tauro
02/24/2018 at 13:54

Yeah I don’t think I would ever use the diff personally, first time I’ve ever seen that done.

Khalbali > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 13:54

BG stopsqueal.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Urambo Tauro
02/24/2018 at 13:58

Yeah using it with live axles seems like would be a pretty terrible idea. But a quick google search seems to show plenty of people doing it.

diplodicus forgot his password > Khalbali
02/24/2018 at 13:59

I use it Everytime I jack up my e30, although I use a hockey puck on the jack so I don’t damage the case.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Khalbali
02/24/2018 at 14:04

Obviously it varies car to car but on modern Subaru’s the rear diff is the recommended jack point in both the owner’s manual and service manual.

Spanfeller is a twat > Ash78, voting early and often
02/24/2018 at 14:36

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I agree they are most certainly COOL.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Khalbali
02/24/2018 at 14:46

Most cars with IRS recommend it. Usually the bottom of the diff has some reniforcement built into it.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > diplodicus forgot his password
02/24/2018 at 17:17

Usually I use something - either a polyurethane pad or wood - but clearly I got a little lazy this time.

diplodicus forgot his password > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/24/2018 at 17:39

That’s why I have a hockey puck that lives on my jack.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > diplodicus forgot his password
02/24/2018 at 18:24

Hockey pucks are not an easy thing to come by in Texas

pip bip - choose Corrour > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
02/25/2018 at 07:40

tell her t ignore the squeak.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > pip bip - choose Corrour
02/25/2018 at 09:30

Now that I’m sure the brakes are safe I can!

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Urambo Tauro
02/26/2018 at 17:20

I looked. Apparently it it’s the factory recommended point.