Replacing breaks on 2006 Subaru Impreaza 2.5RS

[abendetov]

Hello,

I am new to this forum and was looking for some guidance. My 2006 Impreza needs new rear brake pads and rotors. The shop was quoting me $250 parts and labor. Is this a reasonable price to pay for this service?

Alternatively if I was to do this myself any recommendation for online store to get the parts from. In the past I have used www.fcpimport.com.

Any information is greatly appreciated,

Thanks,

Alex

Edited January 31, 2014 by abendetov

[Rooster2]

I like Advance Auto Parts on line store. I buy their store brand ceramic pads.There is always a discount code available to take 20%-25% off the cost. If a store is nearby, you can buy on line, then stop by and pick up at the store, and get on-line pricing.

 

Not to belabor the point, but, fyi.......correct spelling is "brakes", not  "breaks."

[1 Lucky Texan]

what's wrong with the rotors? Keep them unles they are below the min. thickness.

 

you can also try https://www.knsbrakes.com/  and http://www.rockauto.com/

 

as mentioned above, quality ceramic pads will feel like the stock soob pads for less money.

 

good time to have them adjust the parking brake too.

Edited January 31, 2014 by 1 Lucky Texan

[abendetov]

Thanks for the replies! I was told that the rotors are rusted to the point where resurfacing is not possible. It looks like rockauto has rotors+pads kit for ~70, which seems like a good deal.

[Rooster2]

Thanks for the replies! I was told that the rotors are rusted to the point where resurfacing is not possible. It looks like rockauto has rotors+pads kit for ~70, which seems like a good deal.

Yea, rotors are roughly $35/each, and pads about the same, so $70 is a reasonable price. Hope you sprung for the ceramic brake pads. Well worth a few extra bucks over the cheapies.