Foster Rear Brakes

[HowAboutThis]

2017 with 109k on original brakes. Front still have a bit over 6mm left and rear were at 4mm a few months ago. Had time this week so had the rears done at Subaru dealer. $325 out the door. Resurfaced rotors and new pads and car wash and vacuum. Took about 1.5 hours. I enjoyed an hour long walk with "free" coffee and snacks at each lap

For the time and effort and hassle, I'm ok with labor and having someone to blame if they freeze up in a week.

 

[HowAboutThis]

Can't spell on my phone...FORESTER. A car named Foster would be kind of cool though.

 

[KGMtech]

Fostering takes so much time. I suppose it could break you?

 

[Chris142]

Thats real cheap compared to where I work.

 

[HowAboutThis]

Thats real cheap compared to where I work.

I've been happy with our Subaru and Toyota dealer. They don't upsell and their prices are often cheaper, or not much more, than Indy shops.

 

[xmanjeff]

that is ungodly cheap for a brake job

 

[HowAboutThis]

that is ungodly cheap for a brake job

I'm telling you, not all dealers are awful. I've met a few, but where I am now this one isn't horrendous.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

That is a good price for parts and labor from the dealer.

 

[Passport1]

Had my Ford Edge rears changed at the local Firestone shop because they were noisy, the wife was barking about it (her car) and I was too lazy to do it. $400, was surprised by that but people gotta eat. I don't begrudge them.

Brakes, oil changes (and cook) are three items I can still reliably do.

 

[D60]

I'm surprised they would turn the rotors. Is this SOP for dealers?

 

[HowAboutThis]

I'm surprised they would turn the rotors. Is this SOP for dealers?

Why are you surprised? If there's life left and they aren't warped, reuse!

 

[The Critic]

I'm surprised they would turn the rotors. Is this SOP for dealers?

Most dealers, yes.