Subaru Forester Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Subaru Forester seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Forester keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Subaru Forester is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Subaru Forester together.

What Is Included in the Subaru Forester Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Subaru Forester includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Forester, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Subaru Forester piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Forester caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Subaru Forester, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Forester, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Subaru Forester application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Subaru Forester

A caliper kit is the right call for the Subaru Forester in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Forester are already compromised. During a high-mileage Forester overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Subaru Forester are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Forester brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Subaru Forester.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Subaru Forester

New OEM-specification calipers for the Subaru Forester are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Forester vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Subaru Forester housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Forester replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Subaru Forester Is Due

• Subaru Forester pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Forester worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Subaru Forester with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Forester brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Subaru Forester caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Forester corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Subaru Forester Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Subaru Forester are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Forester are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Subaru Forester exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Subaru Forester Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Subaru Forester at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Subaru Forester has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Forester. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Forester caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Subaru Forester after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Subaru Forester to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Forester must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Subaru Forester.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Subaru Forester kit?

A new caliper for the Subaru Forester has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Forester housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Subaru Forester applications.