2021 Forester (64 K) - Brake Service Cost

[dntaylor]

Hello,
Trying to understand if I should let the dealership perform brake service (front and back) for pad replacement and rotor resurface/replace.

I have a 2021 Forester Premier with 64K.

Here are questions I am in the process of learning:
1. Is there anything special about the braking system that an non-dealership location will have trouble with?
2. What is the expected cost for the front and back?
3. I called one dealership's service department. They said to just replace the rotor without looking at it. I think this is odd,
but, maybe, this is standard for the Subaru. Any thought?

Thanks,
dntaylor

 

[Dick Foster]

Your dealership may not have the equipment to resurface brake rotors. Most dealership service departments are parts swappers and not real mechanics.
Ask them to do real service like a top overhaul or something and they'll choke every time because the lack the ability and in depth knowledge required. They do what the service manual says, in the alloted time and that's the extent of their ability.

 

[pete]

A reputable independent shop can handle it; expect $500 - $900 total, and replacing rotors without inspection is unnecessary.