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title: "2012 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

## 2012 Chevrolet Malibu brake specifications (High confidence)

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Note: Conventional pedal parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. Front and rear disc on all trims; pads and rotors are inexpensive commodity parts.

## Which Chevrolet Malibu model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Chevrolet Malibu built from 2012 through 2012, the 7th generation (final year), mid-size sedan (epsilon platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Malibu](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012)

## What changed during the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Final year of the 7th generation, sold alongside the early-launched 2013 Eco. Last Malibu with an available V6 until, well, ever. |

## 2012 Chevrolet Malibu brakes: common questions

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?

Conventional pedal parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. Front and rear disc on all trims; pads and rotors are inexpensive commodity parts..

## Sources

- [AMSOIL product lookup, 2012 Malibu 3.6L capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/chevrolet/malibu/)
- [Costa Oils, 2012 Malibu 2.4L oil change guide (5 qt, 5W-30)](https://costaoils.com/2012-chevrolet-malibu-24l-oil-change-guide-2/)
- [Walmart/ACDelco, PF457G fitment 2004-2012 Malibu](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ACDelco-PF457G-Engine-Oil-Filter-Fits-select-2010-2017-CHEVROLET-EQUINOX-LT-2004-2012-CHEVROLET-MALIBU/36052507)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Malibu placard pressures (30 psi)](https://tirepressure.org/chevrolet/malibu/2012)
- [WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Malibu 24/21-in blades](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/chevrolet/malibu/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Malibu EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Chevrolet_Malibu.shtml)
- [RepairPal, 2012 Malibu top reported problems](https://repairpal.com/2012-chevrolet-malibu/problems)
- [Element Wheels, 2008-2012 Malibu 5x110 bolt pattern](https://www.elementwheels.com/wheels/chevrolet/malibu)
- [Sonnax, GM 6T40/6T70 3-5-R wave plate failure](https://www.facebook.com/Sonnax/videos/stop-gm-6t40-6t70-3-5-r-failure-with-sonnax-drum-saver-kits/3015931788537426/)

## Other Chevrolet Malibu generations

- [2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2016-2025/brakes)
- [2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2013-2015/brakes)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/brakes).

## More for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/malibu/2012/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.