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Subaru Forester repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2788 repairs.
Subaru Forester brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 163 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 32000 mi US $200 |
Replaced pads |
2019 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.5L H4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 38000 mi US $500 |
new rotors and pads at all four wheels. I had to purchase rotors myself because the dealer had none available to sell. |
| 23000 mi US $45 |
The screeching sound was caused by a small rock between brake rotor and back plate |
2018 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 32000 mi | Could not remove key from ignition switch. Was repaired under warranty. |
| 35960 mi C $800 |
Squeaking and brake drag. Pads, rotors and drums replaced. |
2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 19315 mi | Brake power booster vacuum bleeds off when car sits for several hours or overnight. Brake pedal very firm to depress prior to starting engine. Dealer claims that it is normal, but this was not normal for the first 30,000 kms of ownership or normal for my other cars. No repair done. |
2017 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 64000 mi US $800 |
replaced brakes |
| 36000 mi US $621 |
Replaced rear rotors. |
| 16120 mi C $150 |
brakes, |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
I did new front brake rotors & pads (DIY) before giving to my daughter in May ($300). |
| 48980 mi C $800 |
brakes below reasonable safety margin |
| 54000 mi US $79 |
Replaced rear brake pads |
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 49000 mi | Loud squeaking noise when backing up car and applying brakes . There are grooves on two rotors. Dealership said pebbles may have gotten into brake system. No repair needed. |
2016 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 16740 mi | ABS, traction control and hill start assist warning lights turning on either at engine start (preventing from switching to drive mode) or when driving. Deficient brake pedal turned out to be the cause. |
| 46000 mi | Recall item: automatic gearshift switch malfunctioned and key would be stuck in ignition. Dealer had to reproduce the problem (which was happening about 30% of the time) in order to fix. Luckily they did. |
| 19840 mi | The November 2017 32,000 service included front brake pads, which seemed a bit early to me as we are not heavy drivers. |
| 21797 mi US $53 |
Rear brake pads worn down 90%. Replaced pads with Bosch BC-1114H @ $52.80. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 19220 mi | Engine issue resulted in limp mode where all driving assist systems were disabled (eye sight, traction, abs etc). Dealer could not detect issue because car computer does not keep a record of symptoms. |
| 30380 mi | Traction control, ABC, EyeSight all disabled at once. Car went into limp mode. Intermittent, and codes aren't stored, so shop can't diagnose. |
| 42160 mi C $200 |
Needed new brake pads |
| 44640 mi C $750 |
70k service, but they also said I needed totally new brakes (pads and rotors). Since car comes off lease in month and a half, I just did pads. they said I was down to 2mm. I changed pads. |
2015 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 76260 mi C $900 |
All brake pad and rotors replaced due to wear |
| 27 mi C $272 |
Went in for scheduled service. Was tod less than 1mm left on rear pads. Decided to replace both. |
| 34775 mi US $250 |
Brake rotor(s) resurfaced Brakes checked Rear brakes replaced |
| 25200 mi | Replaced brake fluid due to sponginess on brake pedal. |
| 41500 mi US $550 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors |
| 16400 mi | ABS, Traction Control and Stability Control warning lights on dash. |
| 17000 mi | Faulty Brake Switch essentially shut down the computer system. Had to use a screwdriver to override the interlock. |
| 19000 mi | Car developed intermittent starting issues. Diagnosis was faulty brake light switch, which prohibited the keyless start button from receiving the "brakes on" signal it needed to engage and allow the car to be started. |
| 54000 mi US $450 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads |
| 52700 mi C $1200 |
I went to the Coquitlam Subaru dealership 2 days before for an oil change & asked them to o check the brakes since I heard a slight squealing noise; was told they were fine. Enroute to the ferry terminal my brakes started smoking - immediately after taking the ferry to Vancouver island I had an emergency brake replacement at the Nanimo BC dealership since I had another 2 hour drive North to go sea kayaking in a remote are. Couldn’t risk the chance of loosing my brakes completely. I’m still upset that the Coquitlam SubRu dealership didn’t take any responsibility for a false diagnosis. |
| 88000 mi US $672 |
replaced rear brakes |
| 59970 mi US $1200 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors |
| 46000 mi US $125 |
Rear brake pads worn down to metal. Replaced pads and rotors. |
| 68000 mi US $800 |
New brakes |
| 25000 mi | Warning lights would come on even though nothing triggered it (ie aggressive driving, etc). Bad [wheel speed] sensors. Replaced under warranty |
2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 44000 mi US $60 |
Multiple Dashboard lights on. ABS, AT oil temp, Hill descent, and Eye Sight on. Had Brake Lever Switch replaced because of information obtained on Web. After one week the lights came back on. Still researching issue. Not fixed. |
| 113000 mi US $460 |
replace pads, cut rotors |
2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD
| 14400 mi | hand brake needed tightening |
| 19492 mi | replace pads and rotors |
| 53000 mi US $350 |
Rear brakes replaced |
| 48500 mi | Rear brake pads replaced due to wear |
| 84000 mi US $900 |
New rotors and pads |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Also flushing brake fluid since it is near 60k miles |
| 17000 mi | All dynamic warning lights came on and stayed on. Part was ordered and replaced |
| 27000 mi | Brake warning light came on for low fluid. Took it to dealer and they determined that there was a rusted screw that was allowing fluid to leak. They didn't have either the screw or the caliper in stock so had to order it. They gave me a ride home and the car was fixed the following day. No charge. |
| 22000 mi | Faulty sensor caused the ABS, Hill Control and Stability Control lights to come on. |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Both front Rotors and pads and one RF caliper |
| 105000 mi US $75 |
Brake pad on rear drivers side was worn to metal. Replaced pad and refurbished caliper due to caliper sticking. |
| 51000 mi US $1100 |
replaced rotors and pads |
| 19000 mi US $160 |
Rear pads were worn from a sticking caliper. Cause was lack of driving. |
| 56000 mi US $288 |
1 st brake job. Not bad |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
New front brakes and rotors |
| 62000 mi US $2300 |
Worn front brakes and damaged rotors. My fault!! |
| 76000 mi US $450 |
rear brakes and rotors replaced |
2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 43400 mi | Rattling noise over bumps unless brakes are applied. Retorqued caliper bolts and serviced brake pads, but problem still persists. |
2014 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 19840 mi $1050 |
replaced spring and pads set; |
| 69440 mi | Brakepad had diseapeared, only the metal was left, so on the warranty was the disk and pads changed |
2013 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26660 mi C $1000 |
Had to replace rotors and brake pads on all wheels as they had been stuck (calipers were not moving freely) and worn out the rotors. |
| 55800 mi | new front & rear brake discs & pads |
| 67580 mi | new front & rear brake rotors & rear pads |
| 32240 mi C $125 |
Caliper pin was stuck, had to take out and loosen it. Also had rear light out and needed be air filter |
| 114100 mi US $450 |
Had to replace rear pads and rotors, needed for safety inspaection |
| 116000 mi US $400 |
needed front brakes replaced for state inspection |
2012 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76238 mi US $250 |
Replacement of all rotors and pads, labor only cost, parts purchased seperately |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Replaced sticking caliper and worn rotor. New pads on all wheels. |
| 72540 mi C $1807 |
Front and rear pads and rotors, LF caliper, drive belt |
2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $135 |
flushed brake fluid.. also oil and filter ghange |
| 91000 mi US $65 |
replaced rear pads |
| 108000 mi US $470 |
Front break rotors were resurfaced. |
2011 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71572 mi C $396 |
Motor vehicle inspection identified worn brake pads that did not pass. |
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 110000 mi US $40 |
Rear pads rplaced |
| 73000 mi US $150 |
Shudder in steering. Stuck brake caliper piston upon inspection. |
| 81000 mi US $285 |
Caliper pistons stuck again. |
| 85000 mi US $450 |
Both driver side calipers had pistons sticking. |
| 89800 mi US $175 |
Had car in to get all four brake pads and rotors replaced, also needed one brake caliper replaced. Brake stuck on the ride home, so I had to bring it back. |
| 134000 mi US $698 |
Replaced right front caliper, old one was sticking. Cost about $220, parts and labor. |
| 151000 mi US $500 |
Stuck caliper, replaced that, plus pads and rotors. |
| 175000 mi US $450 |
Stuck right front caliper, replaced that, plus discs and pads |
| 207000 mi US $1000 |
Brakes worn. Replaced pads and rotors. |
2010 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $325 |
Replace master cylinder, oil change ar same time |
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Replace rear brake pads. |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Rotors replaced. Causing vibrations when braking. |
| 77809 mi US $400 |
Replaced all 4 rotors and pads and both front calipers. Bleed fluid. |
| 88000 mi US $600 |
Replace rear brake pads and rotors |
| 103000 mi US $2900 |
Brakes replaced |
| 35960 mi C $60 |
Brake inspection revealed that the brakes were sticking. Brake lubrication due at 64,000km. Dealer advised that insufficient amount of lubrication used by other dealer. |
| 47400 mi C $600 |
Front brakes sticking. Insufficient or ineffective lubrication. Brakes were not due for service for another 12,000KM. Brakes were cleaned and lubricated. |
| 18000 mi US $86 |
Right front seized caliper. Dealer serviced brakes, said they need yearly preventive service (dealer never told us that before). Infrared thermometer showed right front still running hot. Back to dealer, dealer had no explanation. Sold car. |
| 33480 mi C $60 |
Brake calipers sticking, even though servied at Subaru recommended intervals by the dealer. |
| 58900 mi C $350 |
After requiring new rear calipers last year, dealer service found that the front calipers were seized and now also needed replacing. These crappy factory parts corrode immediately, and regular brake service and lubrication does not help! |
| 76880 mi C $1100 |
Ticking from brakes at low speeds was reported for a second time. Dealer could not duplicate so did nothing. I suspect that rear rotors are shot...again. They corrode badly and then eat the pads. I spend $800/yr for brake work on this car! Dealer completely missed TWO sticking calipers when we had it inspected by them in early October. My local mechanic found the problem in minutes, sticking calipers ate pads and rotors, needed full brake parts all around. |
| 47120 mi C $1500 |
Rotors, drums, pads. Jan/17 had reg. maint. done & Subaru (Edm.)said brakes, etc.were good. Jun/17 after problems with having new summer tires put on (at a local company), bolts kept loosening & front tire was almost falling off - extreme vibrating. The local tire company had to torque the bolts 3 times! There was loud screeching sound after all this & tire co. said its because of aluminum rims and its brakes, etc. |
| 48980 mi C $1023 |
rear pads, discs, rotors (nearly metal on metal) told about in June replaced in September. |
| 115280 mi | The parking brake was too tightly adjusted which resulted in overheating and warping of the rear brake disk. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 42560 mi $600 |
Front left brake caliper replaced (one piston blocked). |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 76700 mi US $350 |
Rear rotor and pads corroded due to leaking rear brake lines. Later found to be a recall. |
| 58300 mi US $300 |
Driver's-side caliper sticking, causing abnormal pad wear. Replaced caliper, front brake rotors, front brake pads. Replaced brake fluid & bled system. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Front break pads, rotors, calipers replaced. |
2009 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $600 |
Rear brakes were stuck on and completely worn down, had to replace brake pads and shoes, re-work and lubricate the joint that applies the brakes. |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
brake calipers on front wheel was stuck on, had to be removed, cleaned and oiled and new brakes and rotors put on. |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
brake calipers were stuck on, had to replace as well as new brake pads, rotors etc. |
| 108000 mi US $1100 |
brake line leak |
| 71000 mi US $270 |
Replaced pads rotors and one front right brake caliper |
| 58000 mi US $90 |
Faulty safety neutral switch. After driving two hours to reach the dealer, they didn't have a required special tool. I bought the part from them and will have it installed by a dealer that has the tool. |
| 58000 mi | Problem with starter engaging. Neutral safety switch replaced. Problem now fixed. |
| 47683 mi C $453 |
Brakes were pulsing and making grinding noise. |
| 121000 mi US $15 |
Replaced both front brake calipers. Flushed brake system with new brake fluid. Driver side rear brake stuck (outside pad not moving) and once car was driven for about 20 minutes, made loud squeal noise and smelled like hot burning brake pads. Disassembled, cleaned, and lubed everything then reassembled. |
| 135000 mi US $15 |
The left rear brake was making noise and smelling like brake pad was rubbing on the disc. Disassembled and discovered the pad was sticking. removed all parts and cleaned, lubed everything then reassembled. Test drive was satisfactory. |
| 79000 mi US $1104 |
pads & rotors front, pads rear and right front caliper. |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 38740 mi C $437 |
Serviced rear caliper pistons and pin sliders, cleaned and serviced brake pads |
2008 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 160300 mi US $3500 |
Master cylinder leaking |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Replaced pads and turned rotors |
| 74000 mi US $575 |
Needed new brakes and rotors. |
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 99000 mi US $113 |
A washer limiting the motion of the parking brake was improperly seated after having rear brakes replaced 3 months ago. Washer shifted causing parking brake to engage and I was unable to release with lever. |
| 107300 mi US $250 |
Car has manual transmission with Hill Holder feature on clutch. Intermittent unable to move car, forward or backward. Dealer said e-brake too tight and loosened brake cable. Repair unsuccessful. Car back in shop in April, bad master cyl? Hill holder valve intermittent sticking causing brakes to lock up after stopping. Hill holder valve replaced. Credit was given for e-brake adjustment charge on previous visit. E-brake also PROPERLY adjusted. |
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 107660 mi C $1138 |
regular 6000Km service,plus all 4 brake pads/rotors,2 front brake discs, rear cylinder leaking, brake fluid flush. 10% off parts and labour. |
2007 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 105200 mi US $400 |
front caliper seized up; front pads down to nothing; dangerous to drive; fix problem, new pads etc. rear pads OK |
| 31000 mi US $80 |
Replaced leaking rear brake cylinder. |
| 136000 mi US $809 |
Pass. side caliper stuck, causing brake pad to wear out quickly. Both calipers, rotors and pads replaced in the front. |
| 64900 mi | ABS light on. No codes found. |
| 260000 mi US $175 |
Pulsing in the steering wheel. Vibration in the pedal. |
| 108871 mi C $1465 |
also front brake pads and rotors |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 80600 mi | replace front calipers. Replace all rotors and pad |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $520 |
New tires from misalignment, adjusted alignment, and brake adjustment. |
| 118000 mi US $150 |
Brake adjustment required after faulty maintenance at previous repair visit. |
| 102300 mi C $300 |
rear pads & rotors; Strong Automotive broke the ABS sensor ring on RR wheel & replaced it @ no charge |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 131000 mi US $1500 |
Front left brake pad locked down. Shop said it was rusty calipers and replaced front calipers, rotors, lines, pads, everything. Said it wasn't related to prior repair nor hillholder. Wrong. 3 days after complete front brake system replacement, back right rear brake locked down. I took it to diff. repair shop.replaced entire back brake system but brakes remained locked. They suspected ABS but I towed it back to Subaru to complan Dealer shop finally found faulty hill holder was problem-it was locking down the brakes.That was it the whole time. Had to fight dealer to make them cover repairs. They had it on record that I had thought it the hill holder in DEC. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Rust build up behind rotor backing plate. Replaced rear pads and rotors and heard a metallic rubbing noise when turning. Backing plate expanded from rust and rubbing inside of rotor. Per research on subaru forums, needed to grind backing plate down on bottom, under the parking brake to prevent rubbing. Had to disassemble, grind, and reassemble 3 times until I got it right. $100 for rear brakes, 6-8 hours of my time to fix this issue. |
| 88000 mi US $100 |
Left rear caliper seized an was dragging. Replaced both rear calipers and bled the brakes. Might need new rotors again from the dragging before I noticed and stopped driving. |
2005 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 115300 mi C $550 |
Replaced brake pads. Machined rotors. Replaced leaking cylinders. |
| 135780 mi | The parking brake light sometimes stayed on while driving. It would turn off by itself after driving several kms. |
| 87420 mi C $430 |
rusted brake line |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 86000 mi US $150 |
Rear brakes and rotors |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 168000 mi US $389 |
Seized caliper and new pads all around. New rotors on the front axle |
| 156000 mi US $9 |
rear left brake caliper piston stuck, removed caliper, cleaned piston and caliper rust, purchased caliper seal repair kit (had to order not stocked) replaced seals, caliper working good, lots of work, suggestion is 2buy reman caliper |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 128100 mi C $700 |
Left front brake calliper seized. Replaces calliper plus rotors and pads. 80k since last serviced for front brakes. |
| 127100 mi C $300 |
Left front brake caliper seized |
| 195000 mi US $270 |
leaking rear wheel brake cylinders |
| 115000 mi US $311 |
Remove rust from rear rotor to prevent parking brake from grinding on rotor when making turns. |
2004 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 110700 mi US $225 |
Rear wheel cylinders leaking. Would not pass inspection. Replace cylinders, new shoes and cut drums. Replace pads up front and cut rotors. Flush brake fluid. Total was $500. Estimated $225 for wheel cylinders. |
| 68080 mi C $75 |
These older Subarus have an issue with rattles in the exhaust system - specifically, the heat shields placed around the exhaust. I had to have the dealer fix a rattle in this area. |
| 188000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear wheel cylinders (drum brakes) due to leaking and front rotors and pads (disc brakes). One of the rotors was damaged, but there was no damage to the caliper. |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 172200 mi | Hill holder (manual transmission) not properly disengaging -- had system disabled. |
| 150500 mi US $500 |
Replaced front calipers and rear wheel cylinders as well as pads/shoes and front rotors |
| 84000 mi US $280 |
Rear break cylinder seals leaking. Were replaced. |
| 209000 mi | anti lock break sensor was not positioned right during the replacement of the wheel bearing and tire, caused pulsing in breaks when coming to complete stop. took off tire, repositioned sensor and replaced tire |
2003 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 75900 mi US $822 |
Grinding/chirping/singing noise from rear of car. Diagnosed by dealership as "parking brake mechanism broken during aftermarket brake install." Replaced PB, rear rotors and pads. Dealership repaired parking brake hardware along with rear rotors and pads. Damage to parking brake mechanism alleged to be the result of third-party brake job. |
| 95000 mi | Driver's side rear caliper sticking (recurring problem) causing scraping. Cleaned and returned. Problem came back within a week, but have not returned for further assessment. |
| 139000 mi | Needed new calipers |
| 182280 mi C $200 |
Rear rotors corroded and parking brake not functioning. |
| 124200 mi US $260 |
ABS warning light came on continually. Sensor needed to be replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $500 |
Brake pads front & rear, rotors Front, drums rear, cylinder rear, calipers front |
| 171000 mi US $5 |
Brake calipers front and rear were heavily corroded from road salt applied during winter in Chicago. Caliper pistons were partially frozen and rotors were heavily corroded and out of true. Calipers, rotors, and pads were replaced front F&R |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
worn brakes |
| 106000 mi US $253 |
Replaced pads, which were thinning. Warped rotors were found at the time of inspection. |
| 127000 mi US $300 |
Replace one front caliper; required doing both plus pads. |
| 137500 mi US $350 |
Front right brake caliper in stuck position |
2002 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 179000 mi US $175 |
Previously replaced rear ABS sensor failed. Resulted in additional damage to tone ring. Also had to replace springs for brakes as a result |
| 138000 mi US $850 |
replace brake pads and calipers |
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 114000 mi US $92 |
A year after working on front left brake caliper slide pins, they were sticking along with the lower cylinder. So this time I replaced the pads and the entire caliper&bracket with a rebuilt one from AutoZone. Very easy if bolts not frozen. |
| 114000 mi US $13 |
CEL PO420 has come on twice in past 2 months during hot weather driving; I cleared it. ABS was buzzing, so I wire brushed the grounding wire eyelet and bolt to remove corrosion...fixed the problem. |
| 169000 mi US $800 |
Rusted drums, brake fluid leaking. Everything began to rust on body, time to trade in my baby. |
| 76315 mi C $425 |
Pads and Rotor worn beyond limits |
2001 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 124000 mi C $872 |
Brake fluid leaking, repaired and brake parts replaced |
| 205000 mi US $40 |
Replaced rear brake pads. Pads wore prematurely due to a sticking caliper on the right side. Freed the caliper and cycled it. Hoping it will hold out for another 200,000. |
| 215300 mi US $2020 |
Seized right caliper destroyed the rotor. Cleaned both calipers, replaced pad and both rotors |
| 222000 mi US $450 |
and Brake Line were replaced |
1999 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 160000 mi US $800 |
replace lines |
1999 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 280000 mi US $500 |
Normal brake |
1998 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| 202500 mi US $325 |
short brake line replaced, pads,shoes,drums, rotors replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $250 |
Trip was for state inspection after purchasing used. Replaced Calipers. Noted Front Engine leak, internal engine leak and oil pump replacement. replaced calipers, brake fluid hoses, state inspection. |
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