Change Brake Pads and Rotors on a WRX STI | Step by Step

[@Beboop19]

I have a 2019 STI I picked up almost two years ago and have religiously followed along your videos to do my maintenance at home. Gonna be a while before I’ll need this video again to do my brakes but I always watch just to be informed!

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome!! Thanks so much for your continued support and great choice of car! ✌️

[@agustindelgado7543]

I don’t even own a STI, but I watched this video. Very informative thank you 👍🏽

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it informative!

[@Darksnowman8]

Great video! I don't have to do this yet, but I know Ill come back to rewatche when its time lol. Thanks for the quality content!

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks for watching!! It will be right here waiting for you when it's time ✌️

[@xrmerkur]

i watch each and everyone of your videos. always excited for STiAlan uploads.

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks for your continued support! ✌

[@petrmiskerik]

Nice work bro, thx for great content. 👌👍

[@STi_Alan]

Thank man!! I'm glad you enjoyed ✌️

[@Ryan-719]

Nice!! Interesting choice going with the OEM rotors again

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks!! Yes I love the look of the OEM drilled rotors and they were a reasonable price compared to how much they wanted for the OEM brake pads

[@StretchySpaghetti]

this is a really well done video. nice job

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you!! ✌️

[@Kiss__Kiss]

This couldn't have come at a better time!! One request if I may, would you be able to piece together a parts list and or where to buy from? Would make this tutorial, perfect in every way..

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome, Lets go!! I've added parts that were used to the description along with links for some of the specialty parts I had to buy for this job

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@STi_Alan Wow!!! Perfection!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this not just for me, but others looking to do the same. Very much appreciated!! 🦾

[@EEmasigala]

Perfect timing

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome!! Let's go! ✌️

[@MikeFicsacardi]

LMAO I did play a very annoying game of whack a mole with the fronts, but eventually got it. The pad spreader you have is important!

[@STi_Alan]

Haha yea I'm really glad I made the investment in getting the pad spreader!

[@wgc383]

I never knew you needed to reuse the oem pad shims on the fronts, can you buy new shims from the delearship? What's the price?

[@STi_Alan]

I don't think it's terribly important to reuse the oem pad shims if your new brake pads already have them. But I managed to find the OEM shims on Subaru's website, part # 6298FE00 and the MSRP is $62.50! 😱

[@RedPanda555]

Super useful tutorial! Should you also flush your brake fluid after replacing all new pads and rotors?

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you! Unless air got into the brake line it's not required. As long as the brake lines stayed attached to the calipers while replacing the pads and rotors, you should be set!

[@RedPanda555]

@ Ok nice thanks! Some other videos say you need to bleed the brakes when you push in the pistons so that the master cylinder doesnt overflow. Thoughts??

[@STi_Alan]

@ if you want to be extra cautious to not let the brake master cylinder overflow or prevent the possibility of any contaminants getting into the brake system, it’s not a bad idea to so, especially if the fluid is old. But you could also crack open the bleeder valve slightly when compressing the pistons to prevent any fluid from going back to the reservoir. Then afterwards you could bleed the brakes which would also remove any air in the lines.

[@RedPanda555]

@@STi_Alan Thanks heaps for the detailed response! Much appreciated 😉

[@kingkhan1311]

dude I did this just a month back! was hoping you did it earlier and made a video.!! I will wait for the brake lines - any plans?!

[@STi_Alan]

Oh man so close!! But thanks for watching! I hope my brake lines continue to go strong for a long time but sometimes my car decides to plan jobs for me 😂

[@kingkhan1311]

Lol so true See if you'd like to add new brake lines We'd love to see you make a a video on that Keep up the good work!

[@EEmasigala]

Newton meters 10:56

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks! that makes sense

[@wgc383]

Where did you get the bolt for removing the old rotors?

[@STi_Alan]

I had some m8 - 1.25 bolts from a previous project. I believe I just got them at Home Depot but they are just generic so any similar home improvement store should have them

[@TLEE68]

Ive never used anti sieze on caliper bracket bolts. Is this correct for STI or using the blue loctite the correct method.

[@STi_Alan]

The anti-seize is mainly to allow the bolts to be able come back off again without snapping, I'm sure blue loctite wouldn't hurt if your main goal is to prevent the bolts from coming off on its own during daily use.

[@wgc383]

What year is this model?.? I have a 2021 STI, when I search on rockauto for oem brembo rotors, nothing is listed under my actual 2021 sti...... How did you find these rotors?

[@Jacolan007]

You can get them straight from brembo,I ordered front and rear rotors today for my 2020 STi. Fronts were only $145 per rotor vs $620 from the dealer.

[@STi_Alan]

Nice!!

[@STi_Alan]

I have a 2018 STI and on Rock Auto the Rotors part # 09C82811 and #09.C829.11 are listed as being for 2018-2021 STI