August 2, 201015 yr We're on the mainland and an extended road trip from Pt Ludlow to central Texas. Given our destination in mid-summer I had an AC service (hasn't been done since our '06 was new) and an oil change at Peninsula Subaru, etc. The report noted that our front brakes had only 1.5 mm left on the front pads, and they offered an immediate front brake service for ONLY $340.00 +/-. I told them no thanks, we would be highway driving and I expected we could make it. After checking the board for the routine I decided I didn't really want to do it myself while visiting family, and taking up their garage, so I checked the local Santa Fe dealer, Premier Subaru/VW. In and out in three hours for $179.00 complete. At that price I even opted for a tire rotation at $29.00, even though I felt they should only be charging me 1/2 price since the front wheels were off already! Watch the Bremerton dealer folks.
August 2, 201015 yr Sounds to me like they were quoting you for all 4 plus e-brakes rather than just the front 2.
August 2, 201015 yr I dont get it. $340 at the dealer sounds about right if you include new rotors and properly refresh the caliper slide pins....and maybe new fluid. I just did all 4 for $150 in parts alone, so I think you're missing something. For $179 you probably just got a pad slap. Don't claim victory just yet.
August 3, 201015 yr Author I dont get it. $340 at the dealer sounds about right if you include new rotors and properly refresh the caliper slide pins....and maybe new fluid. I just did all 4 for $150 in parts alone, so I think you're missing something. For $179 you probably just got a pad slap. Don't claim victory just yet. Scoobywagon, nope that was front only. StructEngineer, turned rotors, standard remove and replace including all the required clean/lube. I suppose the entire system wasn't flushed since the rear was untouched, but the front was purged until clear ... at leastthat was what I was told when I asked.
August 3, 201015 yr I think you got a good deal in Santa Fe then. Still, original guys aren't out of line if they quoted rotors.
August 3, 201015 yr No, that would be low if they quoted rotors at $90+ each plus pads at $90 and labor. That would be only about an hours labor for pads and rotors? Most places charge at least 3 for that which would make it around 500 - 550, depending on rate, and by the time you throw in any extra "shop equipment" costs and taxes... Edited August 3, 201015 yr by Fairtax4me
August 3, 201015 yr I've said it before, I'll say it again... Costs WILL vary depending on location! This just proves that point.
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