Subaru Forester brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $100
- High
- $310
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester brake caliper?
Asking prices from 478 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Forester brake caliper
What the brake caliper does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used brake caliper price guide →
Also known asDisc Brake CaliperBrake Caliper Assembly
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester brake caliper costs $20 to $310, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 2,428 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2026 (17 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3101,814 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$249395 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$7536 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$140183 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$310 | 1,814 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$249 | 395 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$75 | 36 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$140 | 183 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$100
Grade C$50
Ungraded$49
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$310 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester brake caliper is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester brake caliper listings at 478 salvage yards across 47 states. Wisconsin supplies the most, with 395 listings (9% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $45, while Georgia yards ask $163, 262% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 395 | 19 | $50-33% |
| Pennsylvania | 349 | 22 | $75 |
| Illinois | 335 | 15 | $55-27% |
| California | 239 | 30 | $75 |
| Michigan | 213 | 24 | $129+72% |
| Texas | 207 | 34 | $45-40% |
| Indiana | 187 | 14 | $99+32% |
| Georgia | 177 | 11 | $163+117% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$375
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for brake caliper replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full brake caliper replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
front, 12.60" diameter rotor, hybrid, LH
1 listings$104$104 – $104Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester brake caliper cost by year?
2025401 listingsFits 7 years$143$25 – $302202492 listingsFits 8 years$75$25 – $2652023300 listingsFits 9 years$98$35 – $2492022295 listingsFits 9 years$60$25 – $216202170 listingsFits 9 years$163$45 – $3052020286 listingsFits 8 years$75$25 – $2492019300 listingsFits 9 years$110$20 – $3102018300 listingsFits 16 years$50$20 – $3052017363 listingsFits 14 years$45$20 – $1772016400 listingsFits 12 years$50$20 – $2832015400 listingsFits 12 years$50$20 – $264
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester brake caliper are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, 12.60" diameter rotor, hybrid, LH, lists at a $104 median, while rear, 11.80" diameter rotor, RH commands $225, a 116% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $45, while 2021 tops the table at $163. Parts from 2010–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 73% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 75% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 7% above the Ford Explorer ($70) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used brake caliper: what to check
- Inspect piston shafts under dust boots: Peel back the rubber dust boot to confirm the hydraulic piston shaft has no rust pitting, flaking chrome, or fluid leakage.
- Check slide pin articulation: Verify that carrier slide pins move freely in their bores without binding, excessive slop, or torn rubber grease boots.
- Test bleeder screw rotation: Ensure the bleeder screw turns smoothly and is not rounded off, sheared, or seized solid in the caliper housing.
- Confirm mounting bracket inclusion: Verify the yard includes the matching carrier bracket and slide pins, as bolt spacing frequently varies across rotor size packages.
- Replace banjo bolt copper crush washers: Always install fresh soft copper crush washers on the brake line banjo fitting during installation to prevent high-pressure leaks.
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$100median
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Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$280
Forester$75
$205 diff19,367 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruForester
Class$297
Forester$75
$222 diff15,087 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$70
Forester$75
$5 diff12,804 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsSubaruForester
Camaro$239
Forester$75
$164 diff10,521 listings
Brake CalipercompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$116
Forester$75
$41 diff7,962 listings
Brake CalipercompareBMWX7vsSubaruForester
X7$304
Forester$75
$229 diff7,197 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±196%
Acura ILX
$50median
$20$216
Acurawide ±143%
Acura Integra
$120median
$25$368
Acurawide ±246%
Acura MDX
$95median
$25$493
Acurawide ±283%
Acura RDX
$75median
$15$439
Acurawide ±299%
Acura TLX
$80median
$15$493
Audiwide ±237%
Audi A4
$131median
$28$650
Audiwide ±292%
Audi A6
$124median
$25$750
Subaruwide ±153%
Subaru Ascent
$75median
$25$255
Subaruwide ±288%
Subaru Crosstrek
$70median
$20$423
Subaruwide ±223%
Subaru Impreza
$65median
$20$310
Subaruwide ±216%
Subaru Outback
$60median
$20$279
Subaruwide ±373%
Subaru WRX
$111median
$25$852
Common questions
Subaru Forester brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $75 across 2,428 priced listings from 478 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $45.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester brake caliper replacement typically runs $170–$375 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for brake caliper replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester brake caliper fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.