....irvine subaru...

Mochenmat · 12-29-2007, 10:13 AM

ok...so my last oil change i went to do the last warranty brake pad change ( before the warranty was up) but they saaid it was way to busy and they coudln't fit me in and for me to come in on the next oil change... so i did that...soo today i went in to finally do the 30k mile service...and guess what...they say they won't cover the brakes under warranty and they want to charge me 800 ****ing dollars for a brake pad change...500 in parts WTF is that bull ****...soo what do you guys thing...complain to SOA or just bite the bullet and buy pads and DIY? i mean effing shieeet its not my fault they hire mechanics that work slow....

JD_STI · 12-29-2007, 10:18 AM

go to renick

Blackfang · 12-29-2007, 10:54 AM

Well by reading your post, you are saying you have gone through 2 sets of brake pads in 30,000 miles? How are you driving? I can see why they may not warranty them. Yes the brake pads are covered under the 3/36k wear item warranty. However, lets keep it in perspective. Brake pads normally last longer than 30k. The chances of you going through two sets of brake pads seems a bit extreme and looks like it is not a fault of the brake pads. The warranty doesn't cover excessive wearing of the brake pads. Usually you get a 1 time adjustment.

The brake pads themselves are at or over $300 bucks for oem. You can complain to SOA, but they may inquire as well as to why you are changing the brake pads for a second time within 30,000 miles. It won't hurt to try and find out through SOA.

na-STi · 12-29-2007, 11:12 AM

Irvine Subaru is by far the worst dealership I have ever dealt with. Go to South Coast Subaru.

Mochenmat · 12-29-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackfang

Well by reading your post, you are saying you have gone through 2 sets of brake pads in 30,000 miles? How are you driving? I can see why they may not warranty them. Yes the brake pads are covered under the 3/36k wear item warranty. However, lets keep it in perspective. Brake pads normally last longer than 30k. The chances of you going through two sets of brake pads seems a bit extreme and looks like it is not a fault of the brake pads. The warranty doesn't cover excessive wearing of the brake pads. Usually you get a 1 time adjustment.

The brake pads themselves are at or over $300 bucks for oem. You can complain to SOA, but they may inquire as well as to why you are changing the brake pads for a second time within 30,000 miles. It won't hurt to try and find out through SOA.

YEs, very true the brakes should last way over 3k and its not like im out soloing every weekend or even ever..i drive my car like a grandma compaired to other memebers/owners...and i try to downshift rather than use the brakes...so i don't know wtf the deal is...also i got the extended warranty soo shouldn't that bring the warranty upto 60k?

amg destroyer · 12-29-2007, 01:45 PM

Contact SOA, then go to Renick. Not only are they a better dealership IMO, but they are very mod friendly

Strange about the excessive wear though....

Blackfang · 12-29-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mochenmat

YEs, very true the brakes should last way over 3k and its not like im out soloing every weekend or even ever..i drive my car like a grandma compaired to other memebers/owners...and i try to downshift rather than use the brakes...so i don't know wtf the deal is...also i got the extended warranty soo shouldn't that bring the warranty upto 60k?

I don't know what to tell you. I have seen plenty of STI's and Subarus get 35-45k in 1 set of brakes.

If you have the extended warranty it depends on how long the term you got. Some are 60k, some are 100k. Also the Gold coverage is much better than classic. Also not everything is covered with the extended warranty either.

MJM · 12-29-2007, 11:11 PM

OMG, Warranty on brake pads? What next tires? Maybe gasoline too? lol

LSE · 12-30-2007, 05:04 AM

you say you have the extended warranty? so yeah you have 60K until it's up. I'd just grab the paperwork toss it in their faces. I didn't actually know that brake pads were covered.

Blackfang · 12-30-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LSE

you say you have the extended warranty? so yeah you have 60K until it's up. I'd just grab the paperwork toss it in their faces. I didn't actually know that brake pads were covered.

What will tossing it in their faces prove?
A. Brakes aren't covered under the extended warranty
B. It doesn't go into effect until the 3/36 is up.

Brake pads are covered under the 3/36k wear item warranty only.

Mochenmat · 12-31-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackfang

What will tossing it in their faces prove?
A. Brakes aren't covered under the extended warranty
B. It doesn't go into effect until the 3/36 is up.

Brake pads are covered under the 3/36k wear item warranty only.

yeah thats what they told me but they shojld have replaced them when i took it in before 36k but oh well **** that ****....bottom line **** irvine subaru don't buy or service your car there

06STImulus · 04-21-2008, 07:49 AM

My bad for thread jacking but... I just bought my sti last week with 17K miles and it looks like the brake pads are worn out... I will be able to take it to the dealership and have them replaced right? What do I need to do or do i just drop by the dealership and have them take a look and if it needs to be replaced they will do it free under the warranty??

OBPSTIinmyeye · 04-23-2008, 12:42 AM

Dude Moch, my car has been at Irvine Subaru for like 2 weeks

12-29-2007, 10:13 AM	#1
Mochenmat Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 523 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	....irvine subaru... ok...so my last oil change i went to do the last warranty brake pad change ( before the warranty was up) but they saaid it was way to busy and they coudln't fit me in and for me to come in on the next oil change... so i did that...soo today i went in to finally do the 30k mile service...and guess what...they say they won't cover the brakes under warranty and they want to charge me 800 **ing dollars for a brake pad change...500 in parts WTF is that bull **...soo what do you guys thing...complain to SOA or just bite the bullet and buy pads and DIY? i mean effing shieeet its not my fault they hire mechanics that work slow.... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-29-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,151 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... go to renick

12-29-2007, 10:54 AM	#3
Blackfang STI Driver Car: Silver 07 Legacy Location: Somewhere in the universe Posts: 268 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... Well by reading your post, you are saying you have gone through 2 sets of brake pads in 30,000 miles? How are you driving? I can see why they may not warranty them. Yes the brake pads are covered under the 3/36k wear item warranty. However, lets keep it in perspective. Brake pads normally last longer than 30k. The chances of you going through two sets of brake pads seems a bit extreme and looks like it is not a fault of the brake pads. The warranty doesn't cover excessive wearing of the brake pads. Usually you get a 1 time adjustment. The brake pads themselves are at or over $300 bucks for oem. You can complain to SOA, but they may inquire as well as to why you are changing the brake pads for a second time within 30,000 miles. It won't hurt to try and find out through SOA.

12-29-2007, 11:12 AM	#4
na-STi Professional STI Driver Posts: 488 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... Irvine Subaru is by far the worst dealership I have ever dealt with. Go to South Coast Subaru.

12-29-2007, 01:45 PM	#6
amg destroyer GUNNIN' IT Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 3,736 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: ....irvine subaru... Contact SOA, then go to Renick. Not only are they a better dealership IMO, but they are very mod friendly Strange about the excessive wear though....

12-29-2007, 11:11 PM	#8
MJM Junior STI Driver Car: '07 WRB R1-R Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 73 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... OMG, Warranty on brake pads? What next tires? Maybe gasoline too? lol

12-30-2007, 05:04 AM	#9
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 813 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... you say you have the extended warranty? so yeah you have 60K until it's up. I'd just grab the paperwork toss it in their faces. I didn't actually know that brake pads were covered.

04-21-2008, 07:49 AM	#12
06STImulus Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STI SGM Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: North Orange County Posts: 44 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... My bad for thread jacking but... I just bought my sti last week with 17K miles and it looks like the brake pads are worn out... I will be able to take it to the dealership and have them replaced right? What do I need to do or do i just drop by the dealership and have them take a look and if it needs to be replaced they will do it free under the warranty??

04-23-2008, 12:42 AM	#13
OBPSTIinmyeye Amateur STI Driver Car: OBP 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: OC Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ....irvine subaru... Dude Moch, my car has been at Irvine Subaru for like 2 weeks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.