How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?

My local Subaru dealer, upon doing my oil change (I'm at 72,000 miles) recommends 1,500 worth of repair including replacing the brake pads (I believe it), the power steering pump and the starter. I want a second opinion. I'm in Seattle/Lynnwood. Money is tight but I do want to be safe.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?If money is tight, this is what I would recommend. Front brake pad are fairly easy to replace. If your not comfortable doing something like this, maybe a friend or relative could help. New pads only cost around $40 and its a 30 min job. Or take it to a local garage that has a good reputation. The dealer is usually the most expensive. What did they say about the power steering pump, is it just leaking a little? Try some stop leak first if that's the case. In most cases the pump will make a lot of noise before it goes out. Have an independent garage check it out first.

The starter will not be a safety issue. If it goes out you won't be able to start you car. Also a good independent garage could put in a rebuilt starter and save you some money.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Well, here, lets put it in a really easy to understand situation.



You like stopping your vehicle. It keeps you safe and alive.



Currently, your stopping ability, the ability that stops you from dying, or killing others, is down to only 15%.





Now, given that, do you really want to just put off the repairs? Is it urgent? I would think, for any logical person, that there's no question about it. Go get it fixed.



Power steering? Same thing. If you enjoy the ability to turn your car with any sort of reliability, get it fixed.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Les schwab!!How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Go to www.cartalk.com and do a search on %26quot;Find Mechanic%26quot;. Click on the link that contains %26quot;Mechan-X Files%26quot;. Enter in your zip code to find a mechanic in your area. Mechanics are only referred by their customers. Read the mechanic's reviews and comments. If you have some time, listen to the car talk radio program on NPR. Best of luck.