I have a 1997 subaru impreza. how do i change the front brake pads and rotors?

Front Rotors need to be turned or replaced. Good Luck!!!

Good Evening, your problem is a normal wear and tear issue as that over time brake rotors can become slightly warped and the only time you feel it is when you step on your brakes. A normal rule of thumb on those systems is if you feel it in the steering wheel when you step on the brakes it is your front rotors, and if you feel it in your seat it is the rear rotors. Always change your brake pads at the same time you change your rotors to help the longevity of the brake pads. Glad to help.
Thanks,
Joey

you may have air in the line,bleed the front brake lines,but the problem might be the new pads, the old pads may have been made of softer material & the new ones may be a harder material but apart from that there should not be any problem....hope this helps.....cheers

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You will be amazed at how easy the Subaru is. Bet you spend half as much time than you did on the GM. To change pads remove wheel, use 12mm wrench to undo the bottom bolt of caliper. Flip caliper upward after colapsing the caliper pads. If you need to change the Rotor also. There are 2 14mm bolts that hold the caliper bracket. Then the rotor slides right off. Good luck and have a great day.

Only unbolt the bottom pin. The whole caliper assembly will swing up and then the pad replacement can be done. Not a very complicated set up. Good luck and have a great day.

Hi,sounds like a alternator belt slipping try spraying some W D 40 on it if noise gos change the belt.
hope this helps you
George

you push the front pistons in and turn the rear depending on the e-brake system.

often times the 2 pins that the caliper has and floats on need to be lubricated to allow the pads not to drag. you can purchas an antiseize lube from a parts store this will solve the issue

Hello, hope this info helps...(subytech1)...



REMOVAL
15-INCH TYPE

1. Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.

1. Remove the caliper body and the support from housing, and suspend it from strut using a wire.

1. Remove the disc rotor. NOTE: If the disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive the disc rotor out by pushing with an 8 mm bolt in holes B on the rotor.
2. Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and the support. 16-INCH TYPE Refer to 15-inch type. 17-INCH TYPE Refer to 15-inch type.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the disc rotor.
2. Install the caliper body and the support to housing. Tightening torque: 80 Nm (8.2 kgf-m, 59 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the front wheels.