Many Subaru owners have been confounded by one particular mystery, which is why do Subaru lug nuts and studs seem to crossthread without reason. Maybe it is the lug stud having threads all the way to the end, possibly it is the thread pitch Subaru chooses (1.25 vs 1.50), or overtightened lug nuts… We will have a bit of time to think of this during our install here.

Time frame

Our time to complete this project will be around 10-30 minutes given your tools and skill rating. Caliper bolts can be problematic, do not underestimate the power of rust if you live in an area prone to it.

Tools

The tools necessary to today’s job will be removing the brakes and rotor to get to the stud below. So we will start it off with a 17mm wrench or socket of your choice.

Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Grey pnuematic wobble socket set

When the 3/8ths sockets are out the Milwaukee 3/8th impact is not far behind.