Over three hours on UA-cam and "finally" found this video explaining "up close" proper spring placement. Dozens of videos on "how to" replace front brake pads and rotors, but no one showing or taking the time to cover this "VERY IMPORTENT DETAIL", like this video. Subaru OEM pads have this spring but does not loop back around right at the vary end, as do a lot of after market pads like the I got from my local auto parts store, and the ones in this video. Every video I watched and looked closely to see if the spring went on the "out side" of caliper or under the pad it self between pad itself and the metal slider shim hardware, as one other very reputable "1A Auto" video showed, and that I questioned, witch lead to so much time on UA-cam. OEM pads not having the spring loop back around at the very end could be installed this way, but some after market pads that have springs with the end looping back would be imposable to install like that. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD! Auto Buddy made this video. THANK YOU AUTO BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The brake pads for my Legacy have also two little wire springs that reach across the top. I can only assume it is to gently hold the pads apart when brake pressure is not applied.
This video is one of the FEW that explains and corrects the rest of the videos that wrong about the return spring. I am confused on one point: In the U.S. the driver's side is the left and the passenger the right--but your drawing has it split (passenger left and driver right). Could you please tell me if yours is a reverse steering wheel from the U.S. standard? Thank you very much!
Thanks for the comment! Follow my diagram without changing anything only ignore the drivers and passenger side "wording". The vehicle seen in the video is a right hand drive vehicle but the calipers should be setup the same worldwide
@@AutoBuddynz Thank you for the reply and help. I finally got them together (despite working in 14 F weather. Waaay too cold. One thing I did notice on my calipers is that the original setup by Subaru has the return spring on the top, so that clip needs to go up. I believe the reason for this is that it is easier for the spring to push the whole pad away if gravity is helping with the bottom free floating tab. If the top tab is free floating it is more likely to want to fall in toward the rotor. They are tricky little things, especially with numb fingers! I appreciate your help.
Over three hours on UA-cam and "finally" found this video explaining "up close" proper spring placement. Dozens of videos on "how to" replace front brake pads and rotors, but no one showing or taking the time to cover this "VERY IMPORTENT DETAIL", like this video.
Subaru OEM pads have this spring but does not loop back around right at the vary end, as do a lot of after market pads like the I got from my local auto parts store, and the ones in this video. Every video I watched and looked closely to see if the spring went on the "out side" of caliper or under the pad it self between pad itself and the metal slider shim hardware, as one other very reputable "1A Auto" video showed, and that I questioned, witch lead to so much time on UA-cam. OEM pads not having the spring loop back around at the very end could be installed this way, but some after market pads that have springs with the end looping back would be imposable to install like that.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD! Auto Buddy made this video. THANK YOU AUTO BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@grahmfield6764 Appreciate the comment. Thanks, made my day! Check out my channel and pls share the video helps me create more content.
This is an excellent video! Subaru pads can be confusing and hard to install.
@@MrMasterFlash Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment
You solved the mystery. Thanks for clearing this up. I was so confused about that little spring.
Glad it was useful! Thanks for the comment
Installed new pads and calipers and it wasn't working well. With your video I was able to correct my mistake - thanks a lot!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for the tip!
The brake pads for my Legacy have also two little wire springs that reach across the top. I can only assume it is to gently hold the pads apart when brake pressure is not applied.
Yes thats correct in most cases.
This video is one of the FEW that explains and corrects the rest of the videos that wrong about the return spring. I am confused on one point: In the U.S. the driver's side is the left and the passenger the right--but your drawing has it split (passenger left and driver right). Could you please tell me if yours is a reverse steering wheel from the U.S. standard? Thank you very much!
Thanks for the comment! Follow my diagram without changing anything only ignore the drivers and passenger side "wording". The vehicle seen in the video is a right hand drive vehicle but the calipers should be setup the same worldwide
@@AutoBuddynz Thank you for the reply and help. I finally got them together (despite working in 14 F weather. Waaay too cold. One thing I did notice on my calipers is that the original setup by Subaru has the return spring on the top, so that clip needs to go up. I believe the reason for this is that it is easier for the spring to push the whole pad away if gravity is helping with the bottom free floating tab. If the top tab is free floating it is more likely to want to fall in toward the rotor. They are tricky little things, especially with numb fingers! I appreciate your help.
@@brucek.evans-historian7028 thanks for the update!
Exactly the info I needed. Just to clarify something from the brake pad picture. You are servicing a right hand drive Subaru correct?
Yes that is correct
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My aftermarket pads doesnt have that kind of spring. It just has the usual like any other pads. Would it be ok to install them?
Good Quality aftermarket pads have these springs. Should to ok to install it without the springs if there is none.
Very imformative
Thanks!
Don’t forget to check caliper pins.
VERY VERY THANKS VERY VERY THANKS