Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Subaru Forester — Brake Pad And Rotor Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Subaru Forester brake pad and rotor replacements at independent shops across the US.
$553
typical total — half of all Subaru Forester brake pad and rotor replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $412 – $771
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$4121 in 4 paid less
$553typical
$7713 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Brake pads and rotorsPad set and two rotors for one axle, hardware | $216 | $277 | $366 |
| Labor — 2 hrs typicalRange 1.5 – 3 hrs: replace pads and rotors, service caliper slides, bed-in, road test | $136 | $191 | $278 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$84 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $412 | $553 | $771 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $412 and $771 is inside the band where half of all Subaru Forester brake pad and rotor replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (economy pads and rotors, hardware reused); above it is not automatically gouging (premium or coated rotors, both axles done together, seized hardware or a sticking caliper found on the way) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- One axle or both — the typical job is one axle; doing both roughly doubles it.
- Part grade — coated rotors and ceramic pads cost more and last longer.
- Vehicle size — truck and SUV rotors are bigger and pricier than compact-car parts.
- Caliper condition — a sticking caliper found during the job adds a part and time.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Subaru Forester, model years 1998–2025
Data confidence High — large sample, stable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence High — large sample, stable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.