Brake Service

[ricardo381]

I had the front brakes serviced&replaced on my '03 Legacy L SE Wagon
six months ago at the local Subaru dealer and was charged $250
parts&labor. This past week, I am beginning to hear the wear indicators
for my rear brakes. Before I bring my car back to the dealer, I want to
make sure the $250 parts&labor is a reasonable price from the dealer.
I've had other cars before, and when brought to an independent
mechanic, can usually have the brakes serviced and replaced for $100
parts&labor. Thanks for any input.

 

[AS]

The original brake pad kit with shims and grease should be about $60
from 1stsubaruparts.com.

I do not cut the discs unless they are badly worn out or warped, cutting
them shortens the life of the disc and if improperly cut, new pads will
wear out much faster. Around here they charge about $15 to cut a disc.

Replacing the pads should not take more than one hour and it only
entails taking the tire off, removing a bolt, cleaning and reassembling
using the new pads.

Good luck.

 

[ricardo381]

it was about $100 for parts and $150 for labor...