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Well I've had them on for a week now and I still cannot believe how little dust I have on the front wheels. They look the same as the rears at present. As for the stopping abilities, maybe just a tad more feel and progression for the light and medium pedal applications. Same as old ones for heavy braking. But the lack of dust is a huge plus for me. Should have done this years ago. :D
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Got the job done this evening. Took a while doing the first side just trying to work out what went where and how to get it all back together properly. As previously suggested, it's not difficult I just wanted to ensure attention to detail, and get it right. Second side took about a quarter of the time. Stuff to remember 1. 2 bolts at the back of caliper, top and bottom. Take some effort to loosen. 2. take the shims off the back of each pad. 2 shims on each pad and place on the new pads 3. take the spring off the end of the pad and put onto the new pad. 4. Compress the caliper piston. Very easy with the compressing tool. About $11 5. Use rubber mallet to loosen the rotor. Couple of brisk whacks will get the job done. 6. Re assemble :P Very chuffed at my efforts this evening. Can relax and enjoy my weekend now. :P
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Hello I have ordered my new rotors and pads and will be needing to install them shortly. Has anyone done this before? I did it years ago on another car with a mechanic friend, but he's not available this time. Is it easy? and are there any tips or tricks to help make it easier to get it right the first time? Thanks
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Depends what you want your driving experience to be. If you love point and shoot hard edged acceleration, braking and performance then the STi would be my pick (had a WRX and Liberty B4). If you want the power of the 350 engine in a far more luxurious and quality finished car then get the Lexus. 4 years ago I went from the B4 to the IS250. The lack of power bothered me initially, but the lovelly smooth, quiet driving has more than made up for it. If I want to punt it through the hills then it is not much slower at the apex, just doesn't get to the corner, or away from the corner, as quickly.