2019–2024 Subaru Forester
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| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake rotor pair for one axle; verify diameter and trim | — | $180.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester on level ground, set the parking brake, chock the wheels, and compare both new rotors with the old parts. Verify the axle, diameter, venting, and any electronic parking-brake service procedure before disassembly.
Loosen the lug nuts slightly, raise the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester at the approved lift points, place it securely on jack stands, and remove the wheel. Keep the wheel and fasteners organized.
Remove the caliper and, where required, the caliper bracket from the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester. Hang the caliper securely without stretching or twisting the brake hose; do not depress the brake pedal while the caliper is removed.
Remove the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester rotor retaining screw or clips if present. If the rotor is seized, use the service holes or approved methods; release an internal parking-brake adjuster before forcing a rear rotor off.
Wire-brush the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester hub face and remove scale so the new rotor seats flat. Clean the replacement rotor with brake cleaner to remove its shipping coating, then inspect it for damage and confirm it runs true on the hub.
Install the new 2016-2023 Subaru Forester rotor and retaining hardware, inspect the pads and clips, and reinstall the bracket and caliper. Compress the piston only with the correct procedure, then torque each fastener to the exact service-manual specification.
Reinstall the 2016-2023 Subaru Forester wheel and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern. Pump the pedal until firm, verify fluid and parking-brake operation, then perform a slow test drive and bed the new brake rotors using the manufacturer procedure.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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