neobase

Problem with front offside Brake calliper that have seizing, took car to Subaru dealer and was quoted 671.00 to change !!!! was a bit shocked normally these can be fixed I though. Car is RB5 T reg 76000 miles. Was wonder is anybody else has had this issue ?

RON

Thats just a tad expensive, all they need is a new seal kit, and at most new pistons and they'll be fine!!

RON

And probably a new set of pads!

neobase

Ron

Thanks for reply, that what I was thinking !!! could get a brake upgrade cheaper that this I think. We will see if my extra warrenty can help out ?
I will post what they say.

RON

The warranty people will probably say that it's not covered, they'll try to say that it's an age thing of the car, and not something that could be avoided.... good luck!

mark@wrx

Seems to be a common thing with Subaru dealers not wanting to strip and replace seals. Try Alyn at AS performance. He does them and at reasonable prices. Other than that its DIY or buy replacement calipers

neobase

Thanks for responses got a call from dealer today, I have extended warranty and they will pay for parts all I have to pay for is pads so £178.00 and its all fixed !!! At lease the warranty has paid for itself.

Dave_A

what were the symptoms of the caliper seizing? Did you take a look at the issue yourself or just have the dealership diagnose the problem?

Dave

pslewis

£178 for pads?? I'd check that price with the Parts Department if I were you!!

Pete

Tommitchelldrum

Hi. I had one caliper seize on my car. They wanted £50 + VAT for just the pads and about £300 for 1 caliper. I took it somewhere else to get a 2ndhand caliper that cost £50 fitted. Theyre Central Subaru in Wolverhampton if u need them!