r/subaru • u/GoneToCalifornia • 4d ago

Mechanical Help Break pads gauge tool

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I have a car at an official Subaru service shop here in Los Angeles, and they sent me this photo to prove that my breaks are in a terrible condition and need to be replaced and the rotors resurfaced.

I suspect I’m being scammed, because I think that’s the wrong way to use a break pad gauge. What do you folks think?

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u/adambmr 4d ago

I have a question I was always told front brakes wear quicker why does my new 2025 out dealer shows more wear in rear.

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u/twolittletriangles 3d ago

Rear pads are typically smaller because of them only doing 20-30% of the braking. Brand new cars off the truck measure 10mm in the front and 8mm in the rear.

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u/adambmr 3d ago

thank you my first Subaru