Brake Pad Replacement in San Luis Obispo, CA

Brake Pad Replacement in San Luis Obispo, CA

Driving in the mountainous regions around San Luis Obispo can be tough on a vehicle's brake pads. If you need a new set, come to Subaru of San Luis Obispo. Our Service Department is well-equipped to handle your automotive work.

Brake Pads

In vehicles with disc brakes, the car uses a series of mechanics to slow your momentum whenever you press on the brake pedal. First, a specialized fluid transfers the pressure from your foot to the pads near the vehicle's wheels. This force is what then squeezes the metal rotor in order to generate a great deal of friction. That way, you can slow down on command! However, the brake pads are made of a softer material than the rotors in order to reduce heat and avoid damaging the metal parts. Because of this, the pads must be replaced more often than the other components of the brakes. Otherwise, you may be unable to stop on Broad Street next time you encounter a red light. 

Red Flags

It is very important that you know what red flags to look out for when you are driving around California. First of all, any trouble stopping should be addressed at our nearby location immediately, as it could spell danger for you and your traveling companions. Another sign to watch out for is a screeching or scraping sound while you come to a halt. This could indicate that the metal of the calipers is meeting that of the rotors, which means your brake pads are long overdue for replacement. If you frequently travel down mountain roads, beware of a burning smell while you’re slowing your momentum, because it could mean you’re overusing your brakes. Getting a new set every 30,000 miles is advised, but you may need them more often in some cases. Check your Owner’s manual for more details.

The Process

Getting new brake pads for your Subaru Ascent or Impreza is a quick process, so feel free to wait in our comfortable lounge while we work. Our service team will start by inspecting your current components for wear and tear. We’ll then assess what components need to be swapped out. After sourcing them from our well-stocked Parts Department, we will install them on your behalf! We highly recommend checking out our ongoing service and parts specials, as these can save you cash on your upcoming maintenance procedure. Set up an appointment with us online, or visit during our open hours to chat with us.

Brake Pad Warning Signs

  • Trouble coming to a halt
  • Screeching noise while stopping
  • Burning smell while slowing down

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Testimonials

Did a very good job!

Arne Anderson
2-23-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Did a very good job and fast, not much wait time.

They are my Dealership now!

Scott Kingsbury
2-22-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

It's worth the drive from Santa Ynez. I love my Subaru Crosstrek, and I want it to be my last car. She was due for her 60,000-mile service, which I knew was a big one ($$$$)... I made an appointment online (a nice feature offered by all Subaru dealers) .... I made it for 1pm. The next day, I was called, and my service advisor said this was a large service, and it would take up to 5 hours to get it done. They offered me a loaner car at no extra charge. The loaner was a 2024 Forrester Ascent. Super nice vehicle... much bigger and nicer than my own car! Very thorough, very professional, and friendly service staff. They are my Dealership now!

Thank you!

Lauren Pho
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had new tires installed and Subaru loaned me a car while I waited for it. I really appreciate that.

The customer service at this dealership is outstanding.

K. Lowery
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Ladies if you want to buy a car and have a great experience see Alex Nikolaou. My sister (70's) wanted to buy a car, so she brought me along to be the "heavy". Alex met us when we pulled up to the front of the dealership. He introduced himself and I told him we were not buying a car today. He appreciated; I was honest. As my sister looked around, she fell in love with the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness package. My sister test drove the vehicle and learned more about the active cruise control and active driving options on the vehicle. Alex showed her how to use the options and respectfully answered all our questions. We had a goal to walk away and have dinner and discuss the options. Alex said he would put some numbers together and send to us via text. We did not feel pressure or dirty leaving the dealership to think on this vehicle. The trade in price on her Subaru Outback was reasonable so we slept on the idea of a new car. In the morning we text Alex and set up an appt to come and test drive the car again. Alex explained all the nuances of the Forester compared to her older Outback. What sold my sister was the front camera, SLO has small parking spaces, and the front camera is fantastic for pulling into tight spaces. The cameras on this car make it easy to get in and out of parking spots without hitting the curb in front. What I would like to say about this experience is if you want your Grandmother, Mother or Sister to feel respected and not taken advantage of go see Alex at Subaru of San Luis Obispo. As my sister and I asked questions Alex slowly explained the answers. He did not talk down to us, and we had tons of questions. I did not feel dirty or swindled leaving the dealership after the purchase. Subaru of San Luis Obispo has a young gentleman, “Porter” to help explain all the electronic in the new car. My sister can go into this dealership any time in the future and ask for explanations of this knob, switch or setting up the apple car play to her current apple phone or when she upgrades to the new apple phone. The customer service at this dealership is outstanding. We recommend working with Alex for all your Subaru needs.

Everything was streamlined and seemless

Matthew Powers
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Second crosstrek just drove off the lot. Everything was streamlined and seemless. Kevin and the team at Rancho Grande Subaru always make sure all my questions are answered and get me the best deal. Great car buying experience!!! Super stoked.

Always helpful, friendly, patient and knowledgeable.

Chuck Hutchins
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Everyone at the Subaru dealership is always helpful, friendly, patient and knowledgeable.

quick and easy

donna raymond
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I wanted to buy another Crosstrek, had a 2024 exactly what I wanted, and purchased it that day.

I highly recommend Subaru SLO, the entire team!

Gina Riley
2-2-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Liam is the best!!! He explained the features on my New Outback I highly recommend Subaru SLO, the entire team! They are the Best!!

Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful

Nick Hopkins
2-1-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

They had a HUGE selection for year end. Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful, and they offered very fair price on a new Forrester.

Super happy with our experience at Subaru!!!

Harlee Hopkins
2-1-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Kevin is the best. Super happy with our experience at Subaru!!!

Outstanding Job!

Allen Jimenez
1-21-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

James Binkele did a fantastic job on helping us out. Outstanding Job!

Exceptional service with an exceptional team

Shahil Keshav
1-21-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Exceptional service with an exceptional team. Everyone from the sales team to finance department/manager was incredibly knowledgable and able to make the process as quick as possible while being 100% transparent. I highly recommend Subaru of San Luis in search of a vehicle.

I would recommend working with Randy at Subaru of SLO!

Dustin Cathcart
1-21-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Randy Gregory was our salesman and made the car buying experience super stress free. We came in for a test drive and weren't pressured to make the sale immediately. Came back after testing a few other models at other dealers with other sales people and by far Randy was the easiest and most transparent on features, price, etc. I would recommend working with Randy at Subaru of SLO!

Highly recommend this business for everyone.

Kris ninerfaithful49kd
1-20-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

We found a wonderful used car on their site and enquired about financing and within a hour was contacted by Liam a true professional who asked us to come in on Christmas eve and we felt like family members and never felt any pressure and everyone went above and beyond for us to give us the best buying experience we've ever had. Thank you so much Liam, Paras, and Peter for being the best in the business for us and our purchase. Highly recommend this business for everyone.

Will likely be the only shop I ever buy from again.

Vatsal Bhatt
1-14-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Bought a 2023 Subie Outback from Jimmy Binkele and Paras Shukla. These guys are consummate professionals and will likely be the only shop I ever buy from again.

Will be doing service with Subaru SLO again!

Preet Oza
1-14-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Amazing experience with the service department. Will be doing service with Subaru SLO again!

Fast, thorough, courteous

Marsha Stroup
1-13-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Fast, thorough, courteous

The best car dealership I have ever been to

Toni Edwards
1-13-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I purchased my Forester a few years ago at Subaru of San Luis Obispo. Every experience I have had here, from buying the vehicle, to every service has been excellent. It is a pleasure working with the staff. Everyone has always been pleasant, competent, and has kept me informed. The best car dealership I have ever been to. Thank you.

Top notch and courteous service.

Jamie Kirk
1-12-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I have bought two cars from Zak Vigil in the last three years. Zak was great to work with. Zak made both purchases convenient with processing most of the paperwork virtually and he was very knowledgeable about the cars. No pressure tactics either. Top notch and courteous service.

Awesome service

Nic Paltrineri
1-11-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Awesome service buying a new vehicle. Thank you. Second Subaru.

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