00:02 "Brisk 33 degree morning" With this video I am reminded of an old auto mechanic friend of mine, who tells me even working in a car shop, you will freeze or boil to the weather while fixing cars. The shop only protects you from what the wind is blowing. So I can understand your temperature predicament.
I like the advice about the rotors. I’ve found that modern rotors typically don’t have enough thickness to machine anyways, and OE parts are unmatched for longevity and performance in my opinion.
As always, great video and extremely helpful! Thank you for everything you do for the DIY Subaru community I’m late to the party and am catching up on older videos, but is there another video where you detail the brake winder procedure and which models require this (or is this a rear brake only step)? I remember having to do this on an old Nissan (still have the tool!) I had but didn’t know this was required in subies.
Coworker asked me, the next time I do my brakes, to have him over so he can learn how. He's going to be disappointed at how much money he sent for someone else to do something so simple. 🍻
Akebono Brake Products makes the Subaru brake pads. I remember Royalty Auto service did a video on brake pads and they said Akebono makes the brake pads for most of the auto makers
Ditto saluting you for willing to serve the customer in that weather. Question: can the DIYer not perform that rear brakes service without a scan tool ? What does that “maintenance mode” do ?
@11:30 If you don't have a brake pad spreader or C clamp, I find that, while the caliper is still around the rotor and has the brake pads in, to pull the caliper again the rotor, which, using all your body weight, will slowly retract the brake piston, and open the caliper up for the newer, thicker, pads, without needing to have or go get a fancy tool. 👍
Agree. Have done it that way myself on my 2020. The service manual even shows an alternative method which involves using a tool, but I had no problems taking the module off. I think they say to do it this way because they don't want people messing with the emergency brakes.
Hi Mr Subaru, any advice on 2007 subaru outback leaking water from roof above B-pillars. Research shows moonroofs which i dont have... confident in trim removal just wondering if theres a certain seal/gasket to look out for! You're the man for all my subie fixes including last weekends roll pin battle for gear shift linkage. Legend. Cheers
Ive done the rear brakes on my 2018 Legacy. No sweat, no scan tool. Did the rears on my motherinlaws Volvo and it was a lot harder, I had to pull power from the battery to retract the piston. I now have a scan tool I got for my birthday. I cant wait to use it for rear brakes lol TPMS lights are on, so im going to use it for the first time tomorrow to check the sensors before I order new ones. Legacy is at 110k.
Do you have a video about the Check engine and traction lights are on steady while the brake and cruise lights flash? This happened to me this morning. All fluids are good.
40$ brake winder kit from ebay will work. Disengage the handbrake before you start and when done take the fluid cap off wind them straight back in. I went to my dealer here in Australia to ask about the process and was told straight up that they dont use scan tools for any part of the servicing of the cars over here.
is it possible to schedule service with you if we're in the area? I can't find anyone to replace my trans fluid in my 2016 outback at 140k miles. I'd like to install a tow hitch and per the manual once i'm towing anything it needs to be replaced every like 40k miles. but if they won't do it for me in preparation, i have a hard time believing they'll do it later. doesn't matter if i tell my dealers that i meet the extreme use case, they won't touch it.
Is this the first brake job on that vehicle? I have a 2023 Ascent that has 8,000 miles and as gently driven. It is going through the brake pads and the dealership says the brakes are only good for 35,000 miles. What say you on that?
Brake wear can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. The idea that they'd even give you a mile number is pretty odd. If you seem to be having premature wear on your brake pads I'd watch out for a sticky/seized caliper causing the pad to rub against the rotor when it _not_ braking. Symptoms might be the vehicle pulls to one side, the wheel could be hot to the touch, uneven pad wear, and a grinding noise.
Please help, I suspect I’m getting ripped off right now from a dealership in regards to a five speed manual transmission Replacement under warranty. After the dealership kept my car for 92 days I went to pick it up when they said it was done and the car barely started. All lights started flashing check engine, cruise control, etc. and Lori importantly. After visual inspection of transmission, it resembles one off of a Subaru Impreza non-turbo. I didn’t even know that was possible but apparently it is I’m just Worried that transmission isn’t strong enough to handle the power of a WRX when I looked up the horsepower of a non-turbo Impreza.
@@MrSubaru1387 Unfortunately, it’s a used car dealership in Allentown Pennsylvania, Purchased it from them last March with a extended warranty, The day I drove it home from the dealership the check engine light started flashing, since then, they have I had my car towed back to their shop forsix times now no exaggeration For as of today, a total of six months, And the loaner they gave me was a nice 2008 Impreza nonturbo that broke down last night. Thing is they haven’t charged me anything For basically all the missed diagnosis and improper installation, the list goes on
I basically haven’t seen my car in six months, Except for that short one week in between the last two times I had to go up there. Apparently now they have it at a machine shop because cylinder four has low compression, But I’m a little worried that is dealerships mechanic and their friends are pretty much playing Dr. Frankenstein with my car
Hmmm. I replaced the rear pads and rotors on my '15 Outback with no problems. Had to use a special tool to drive the pistons back into the calipers which is not unusual on rear calipers. Everything works fine. This I need to watch to see what I missed.
"...Salt works by lowering the freezing point of water. When salt is added to ice or snow, it creates a saltwater solution that has a lower freezing point than pure water. This causes the ice to melt, creating a brine solution that is less likely to refreeze than plain water..."
@@petergoesinya636 Yes, however I believe the original comment was referring to the excessive amount of salt. More salt does not mean lower temperature freeze.
00:02 "Brisk 33 degree morning" With this video I am reminded of an old auto mechanic friend of mine, who tells me even working in a car shop, you will freeze or boil to the weather while fixing cars. The shop only protects you from what the wind is blowing. So I can understand your temperature predicament.
very good video Mr.Subaru. we had about 3 inches of snow here in NYC with my two Subaru Foresters which I am very happy with. thanks again 👍👍
Thanks!
@@lonwillis783 thank you!! 🙏🏻
I like the advice about the rotors. I’ve found that modern rotors typically don’t have enough thickness to machine anyways, and OE parts are unmatched for longevity and performance in my opinion.
Great job. I always learn something new here.
Montana doesn’t put salt on the roads and we do fine. Also helps with not having bad rust.
There are many cars like this....either scan tool or some kind of dashboard key sequence.
Yeah in 2025 how is this news to anybody?
Wife has a rav, you just have to go the electronic parking brake controls and; up down up down a b a b select start
Excellent tutorial, thank you
You are welcome!
As always, great video and extremely helpful! Thank you for everything you do for the DIY Subaru community
I’m late to the party and am catching up on older videos, but is there another video where you detail the brake winder procedure and which models require this (or is this a rear brake only step)? I remember having to do this on an old Nissan (still have the tool!) I had but didn’t know this was required in subies.
Coworker asked me, the next time I do my brakes, to have him over so he can learn how. He's going to be disappointed at how much money he sent for someone else to do something so simple. 🍻
Akebono Brake Products makes the Subaru brake pads. I remember Royalty Auto service did a video on brake pads and they said Akebono makes the brake pads for most of the auto makers
Wagner for the korean brands, nrs/brembo for some of the others
Ditto saluting you for willing to serve the customer in that weather. Question: can the DIYer not perform that rear brakes service without a scan tool ? What does that “maintenance mode” do ?
Yeah, it’s been cold out here too. In the morning Sacramento 30°.
Calif.?
Video works now. Thanks
@11:30
If you don't have a brake pad spreader or C clamp, I find that, while the caliper is still around the rotor and has the brake pads in, to pull the caliper again the rotor, which, using all your body weight, will slowly retract the brake piston, and open the caliper up for the newer, thicker, pads, without needing to have or go get a fancy tool. 👍
or just stick a pry bar or screw driver and pull the rotor against the claiper
Not with the electronic parking brake rear calipers
No scan tool needed. I did my 2021 Subaru Forester, just unplugged the electronic parking break, and turned by hand, no codes or issues.
Agree. Have done it that way myself on my 2020. The service manual even shows an alternative method which involves using a tool, but I had no problems taking the module off. I think they say to do it this way because they don't want people messing with the emergency brakes.
@@JohnLafitte The "wrench" used to tighten up the grinding wheel on an angle grinder fits perfectly.
Hi Mr Subaru, any advice on 2007 subaru outback leaking water from roof above B-pillars. Research shows moonroofs which i dont have... confident in trim removal just wondering if theres a certain seal/gasket to look out for! You're the man for all my subie fixes including last weekends roll pin battle for gear shift linkage. Legend. Cheers
Don’t have to worry about this on the fifth Gen Legacy 😝
Ive done the rear brakes on my 2018 Legacy. No sweat, no scan tool. Did the rears on my motherinlaws Volvo and it was a lot harder, I had to pull power from the battery to retract the piston. I now have a scan tool I got for my birthday. I cant wait to use it for rear brakes lol
TPMS lights are on, so im going to use it for the first time tomorrow to check the sensors before I order new ones. Legacy is at 110k.
I had to use a 9v with 2 wires and blades on my daughter's volvo, eastern european youtuber taught me that little trick
@@Seadalgo Nice! Clever 🙂
Is there a reasonably priced scan tool that can read the late model subaru seat heaters?
Read heated seats?
What lubricant do you recommend for the slide bolts? Thanks!
I am missing something. A scantool is required to change brake pads? I have changed brakes on a 2016 without a scan tool. Is this now a thing?
Yes. On cars that have electric emergency (parking) brakes.
Required? Ehhh it really depends on the car. TO BE FAIR, this video is just the "right way" not necessarily the "only" way to do this.
I've changed the pads / rotors on my 2016 OB and have never used the scan tool, only the special tool that turns in the parking brake / caliper.
Do you have a video about the Check engine and traction lights are on steady while the brake and cruise lights flash? This happened to me this morning. All fluids are good.
I like to do my own brakes. Have a 22 OB. What's the cheapest descent scan tool that would allow me to talk to my OB, so I can do my own brakes?
Believe this will. amzn.to/4avE2xy
40$ brake winder kit from ebay will work. Disengage the handbrake before you start and when done take the fluid cap off wind them straight back in. I went to my dealer here in Australia to ask about the process and was told straight up that they dont use scan tools for any part of the servicing of the cars over here.
What’s the cheapest scan tool that you know has the brake maintenance mode feature? I have an ascent and legacy I need to do rear brakes on.
@@seantompkins2 I believe the TopDon topscan or GearWrench BT smart.
What is the cheapest scan tool for a CVT relearn after fluid change or valve body replacement?
The GEARWRENCH Professional Bi-Directional Diagnostic Scan Tool | GWSMARTBT is currently $116 on Amazon. MrSubaru did a video on it back in November.
@@TMillze should be the amzn.to/3ClGJ8n, but I’ve heard they may have removed the feature via update
@ GW tech support says it has a throttle system and gear learning management function. Not sure if that’s the same as a re-learn though.
Off topic but... Have you ever forgotten to put in the coolant jacket spacers in an FB?
@@XavierToaster no. LOL. Why..?
is it possible to schedule service with you if we're in the area? I can't find anyone to replace my trans fluid in my 2016 outback at 140k miles. I'd like to install a tow hitch and per the manual once i'm towing anything it needs to be replaced every like 40k miles. but if they won't do it for me in preparation, i have a hard time believing they'll do it later. doesn't matter if i tell my dealers that i meet the extreme use case, they won't touch it.
Is this the first brake job on that vehicle? I have a 2023 Ascent that has 8,000 miles and as gently driven. It is going through the brake pads and the dealership says the brakes are only good for 35,000 miles. What say you on that?
Absolutely wrong. They’re telling you bs.
Brake wear can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. The idea that they'd even give you a mile number is pretty odd.
If you seem to be having premature wear on your brake pads I'd watch out for a sticky/seized caliper causing the pad to rub against the rotor when it _not_ braking. Symptoms might be the vehicle pulls to one side, the wheel could be hot to the touch, uneven pad wear, and a grinding noise.
Please help, I suspect I’m getting ripped off right now from a dealership in regards to a five speed manual transmission Replacement under warranty. After the dealership kept my car for 92 days I went to pick it up when they said it was done and the car barely started. All lights started flashing check engine, cruise control, etc. and Lori importantly. After visual inspection of transmission, it resembles one off of a Subaru Impreza non-turbo. I didn’t even know that was possible but apparently it is I’m just Worried that transmission isn’t strong enough to handle the power of a WRX when I looked up the horsepower of a non-turbo Impreza.
Forgot to mention this is a 2012 Subaru WRX hatchback. Also, suspicious is invoice. Does not have any part numbers next to parts.
@@matt102085 what dealership? I’d call Subaru of America customer service to start.
@@MrSubaru1387 Unfortunately, it’s a used car dealership in Allentown Pennsylvania, Purchased it from them last March with a extended warranty, The day I drove it home from the dealership the check engine light started flashing, since then, they have I had my car towed back to their shop forsix times now no exaggeration For as of today, a total of six months, And the loaner they gave me was a nice 2008 Impreza nonturbo that broke down last night. Thing is they haven’t charged me anything For basically all the missed diagnosis and improper installation, the list goes on
I basically haven’t seen my car in six months, Except for that short one week in between the last two times I had to go up there. Apparently now they have it at a machine shop because cylinder four has low compression, But I’m a little worried that is dealerships mechanic and their friends are pretty much playing Dr. Frankenstein with my car
@ guess you need to talk to an attorney then.
Are you using the new 550 impact or the older 250?
@@randysmith9636 combo of both
Man... I better find a good shop to service my 24 WRX or im gonna be SCREWED! I can hear 1200$ for brakes like the damn stealership did to my IS F 😫
Mercedes needs a scan tool to reset ebrake when changing pads. Such a stupid system.
Hmmm. I replaced the rear pads and rotors on my '15 Outback with no problems. Had to use a special tool to drive the pistons back into the calipers which is not unusual on rear calipers. Everything works fine. This I need to watch to see what I missed.
can this be done without the scan tool?
Yes
More salt used means a lower and lower freezing temperature, right?
No. No it doesn't.
"...Salt works by lowering the freezing point of water. When salt is added to ice or snow, it creates a saltwater solution that has a lower freezing point than pure water. This causes the ice to melt, creating a brine solution that is less likely to refreeze than plain water..."
@@petergoesinya636 Yes, however I believe the original comment was referring to the excessive amount of salt. More salt does not mean lower temperature freeze.
No video
Huh?
Video is fine and I'm on mobile.
I wonder if we're going to be driving Chinese cars in 30 years
Brakes will out last the car when it blows up 7 business minutes after leaving the dealership