How do you change the brake pads on a 1993 Subaru Legacy, and what tools do you need?

I dont have alot of knowledge about cars, and I dont want the horror of the Just Brakes Scam... I think It would just be easier, and save me money if I do it myself...



What tools do I need? Can I use a regular jack that i would use to fix a flat tire? Do I have to use grease or anything? How do I know I put them on right... Do I have a wheel drum, or disk brakes... I Know the Mechanics look for women like me, and i just want to nip it in the butt and take care of it! Please Help..I need detailed instructions! =) Thanks,How do you change the brake pads on a 1993 Subaru Legacy, and what tools do you need?
Go to the library and look in a good auto repair manual like Chiltons. Study the part on your car's brakes and get a good understanding of how the parts relate to each other. If you are confused after that, bite the bullet and don't try to do your brakes- go to a shop. The book will tell you what to do in normal circumstances, but there is potential for many other conditions to exist. If you still want to do the job badly enough, get together with someone who has worked onbrakes and will be eble to judge what's right and what's odd and unusual. Gremlins always prey on novices.



You need a set of metric wrenches, a jack, a pair of jack stands- or at least one jack stand and a couple of wheel chocks to keep the car from rolling while jacked up, some pliers, a brake spoon or large screwdriver. When you take the wheel off you will see a brake disk or drum. Chiltons will show you what you have. Get some fresh brake fluid to use to flush and bleed the brake lines.



There shouldn't be unusual difficulty unless the brakes are worn out and have scored a drum or disk. It's easy to lie to somebody about their brakes when they have no experience. Not every shop is staffed by liars, but it is worth being a little concerned about. You can save a couple hundred bucks doing the brakes- or wind up spending that and more if you try, then mess things up.



There's really too much to say about fixing brakes to be thorough in a forum like this.How do you change the brake pads on a 1993 Subaru Legacy, and what tools do you need?
To prevent buildup of condensation in the lines and subsequent corrosion, the lines should be flushed every couple of years. Brake fluid will absorb water from the atmosphere. You'll not regret having the book- knowledge is power.

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How do you change the brake pads on a 1993 Subaru Legacy, and what tools do you need?
Brakes are a safety item. Let an expert do them. One thing done wrong could cause you to have a wreck. Don't chance it.