2017 Subaru Crosstrek Brake Specials: Specs & Service

These symptoms can involve pads, rotors, calipers, hardware or fluid, so a complete inspection helps identify the cause. Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton measures the braking components together instead of replacing one part without checking the rest.

• Listen for squealing, scraping or grinding during braking.
• Pay attention to pedal softness or pulsation.
• Schedule an inspection if a warning light appears.

Brakes wear as a system, so checking the related components helps determine what the vehicle actually needs. This approach can identify uneven wear, rotor concerns or fluid condition before a repair recommendation is made.

• Pad material measurement on all four corners.
• Rotor thickness and runout measurement.
• Inspection of calipers, hoses, hardware and brake fluid.

Mike Shaw Subaru measures rotor thickness and runout before recommending work. If the rotors are within specification, pads may be appropriate; if they are below specification or have excessive runout, pads and rotors may both be recommended. The inspection keeps the decision tied to the condition of the braking system.

• Rotor thickness is measured before replacement advice.
• Rotor runout is checked for pulsation-related concerns.
• The recommendation is based on measured component condition.

Regular inspection checks pad material, rotors, calipers, hoses, hardware and brake fluid condition as one system. The manufacturer’s schedule also calls for brake-fluid replacement every 30,000 miles. Drivers should schedule sooner if braking symptoms appear.

• Brake-system inspection: every 12,000 miles.
• Brake-fluid replacement: every 30,000 miles.
• Symptoms such as grinding require prompt attention.

A complete assessment considers the friction material, rotor condition and hydraulic components together. This is especially useful when the driver notices noise, pulsation, pedal changes or a warning light but the source is not obvious.

• Pads are measured on all four corners.
• Rotors are checked for thickness and runout.
• Fluid, hoses, calipers and hardware are inspected.

Continued driving with brake symptoms can affect more than the pad material, including rotors, calipers, hardware and fluid. Schedule an appointment with Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton so the system can be measured and the needed work identified.

• Do not ignore grinding or scraping noises.
• Report warning lights and pedal changes during booking.
• Use the inspection to determine the next repair step.

The inspection covers pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, hardware and brake fluid condition. Booking applies current service specials to whatever the vehicle actually needs after the system is assessed.

• Location: 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234.
• Service focuses on the complete brake system.
• Schedule service before symptoms worsen.

Brake fluid condition is checked during the brake assessment along with pad material, rotor measurements, calipers, hoses and hardware. Dark-looking fluid or a change in pedal feel is also a reason to arrange an inspection rather than waiting for the next scheduled interval.

• Brake-fluid replacement interval: every 30,000 miles.
• Fluid condition is part of the brake-system assessment.
• A soft pedal should be reported during scheduling.

Colorado driving can place changing demands on brakes. Canyon descents generate heat, stop-and-go traffic accelerates pad wear and towing changes the duty cycle. The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, so drivers who tow should discuss their usage during the appointment. Squealing, scraping, grinding, pedal pulsation, a soft pedal, a warning light or dark fluid should prompt an inspection.

For service at 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234, call 720-724-9280 or schedule an appointment. Current service specials can be applied to the work the vehicle actually needs.

Brake wear is not limited to one part. Pads, rotors and fluid degrade together, which is why the assessment considers each component before deciding whether pads, rotors, fluid or another repair is appropriate. Symptoms such as squealing, scraping, grinding, a soft or pulsing pedal, a warning light or dark fluid should be included when booking.

The manufacturer’s schedule calls for brake-system inspection every 12,000 miles and brake-fluid replacement every 30,000 miles. Schedule service at Mike Shaw Subaru or call 720-724-9280. A current service special may be applied to the work identified during the assessment.

Brake service at Mike Shaw Subaru focuses on the components that determine braking condition: pad material on all four corners, rotor thickness, rotor runout, calipers, hoses, hardware and brake fluid. The inspection is designed to determine whether the vehicle needs pad service, rotor work, fluid replacement or another brake-system repair.

For the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, brake-system inspection is due every 12,000 miles and brake-fluid replacement is due every 30,000 miles. Drivers who notice squealing, scraping, grinding, pedal pulsation, a soft pedal, a warning light or dark fluid should arrange an evaluation. Bring your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek to Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton for an OEM-spec brake service — schedule service.