--- title: "Chevrolet Equinox Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "How the Chevrolet Equinox brakes specification changed from 2012 to 2024, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Chevrolet Equinox, front and rear. Front rotors measure 321 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/brakes" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Chevrolet Equinox Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Chevrolet Equinox brakes specification changed by year? | Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2018-2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018-2024/brakes) | 321 mm | N/A | N/A | | [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/brakes) | 321 mm | 303 mm | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The brakes on a Chevrolet Equinox is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018-2024/brakes) - [2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/brakes) ## Chevrolet Equinox brakes: common questions ### What size are the brake rotors on a Chevrolet Equinox? 321 mm front. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package. ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Chevrolet Equinox? Two front rotor sizes were fitted: 321mm (RPO J17, most common) or 300mm. Check the RPO codes on your glovebox/door label before ordering parts. Electronic parking brake: put the rear calipers in service mode with a scan tool before pushing pistons back.. ## Sources - [Volume Chevrolet, Equinox oil viscosity/capacity table by year (FWD vs AWD)](https://www.volumechevrolet.com/service/service-tips/what-type-of-oil-does-a-chevy-equinox-take/) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Equinox 2.0L LTG (5 qt, drain plug torque)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2019/chevrolet/equinox/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-x-ltg-x-turbo/) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2018 Equinox 1.6L LH7 diesel (5.3 qt, 5W-30)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2018/chevrolet/equinox/1-6l-4-cyl-engine-code-u-lh7-u-diesel-turbo/) - [GM Parts, 55594651 (ACDelco PF2257G) diesel oil filter, HENGST cap](https://parts.gmparts.com/product/acdelco-gm-original-equipment-engine-oil-filter-and-cap-seal-(o-ring)-(use-with-cap-marked-hengst)-55594651) - [GM Parts Outlet, 2019 Equinox cabin air filter GM 13508023 (CF185)](https://www.gmpartsoutlet.com/p/Chevrolet_2019_Equinox/Cabin-Air-Filter/64156385/13508023.html) - [PartsGeek, ACDelco A3240C engine air filter, 2018+ Equinox](https://www.partsgeek.com/yq6nz81-chevrolet-equinox-air-filter.html) - [TirePressure.org, 2019 Equinox placard tire sizes and pressures](https://tirepressure.org/chevrolet/equinox/2019) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Equinox EPA ratings (gas and diesel)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2019_Chevrolet_Equinox.shtml) - [ClassAction.org, oil-consumption litigation covering later Equinox/Terrain models](https://www.classaction.org/blog/new-class-action-claims-more-chevy-equinox-gmc-terrain-vehicles-plagued-by-oil-consumption-issue) - [TerrainForum, 2018+ front brake sizes (300mm vs 321mm, RPO J17)](https://www.terrainforum.net/threads/2018-terrain-and-nox-front-brake-and-rotor-replacements-and-what-to-look-for.32976/) - [Go-Parts, GM "Shift to Park" defect guide (Equinox et al.)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/transmission-shift-lever-chevrolet-equinox-buick-lacrosse-chevrolet-cruze-2014-2024) - [AutoZone, ACDelco 41-156 spark plug listing, 2019 Equinox](https://www.autozone.com/external-engine/spark-plug/chevrolet/equinox/2019) ## Find your exact Equinox - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012) More Chevrolet Equinox guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.