One problem related to brake disc pads has been reported for the 2004 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2004 Forester.
On 03/26/2010, car failed to stop in spite of heavy pressure on the brake pedal. The abs did not cut in, the car veered to the left and collided with a vehicle causing extensive damage. Upon examination of the brakes, the following was found: driver side, outside pad worn to bare metal scoring rotor; inner pad frozen in position by accumulated rust under the inserts on the brake carrier. Rust thickness approx. 1 mm. Material remaining on the pad approx. 4 mm. On the passenger side both pads were frozen in place w/ approx. 5 mm of material remaining. Rust was removed from the brake carriers and new oem rotors and pads were installed.
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