Chevrolet Malibu · 2012–2025
Chevrolet Malibu Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Chevrolet Malibu brakes specification changed by year?
| Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2025 | 300 mm | 288 mm | N/A |
| 2013–2015 | 297 mm | N/A | N/A |
| 2012–2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The brakes on a Chevrolet Malibu 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.
2016–2025 Chevrolet Malibu
9th generation (E2XX) · Mid-size sedan (production ended November 2024; 2025 is the final model year) · Brakes
2013–2015 Chevrolet Malibu
8th generation (Epsilon II) · Mid-size sedan (also sold to fleets as the 2016 'Malibu Limited') · Brakes
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
7th generation (final year) · Mid-size sedan (Epsilon platform) · Brakes
Chevrolet Malibu brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a Chevrolet Malibu?
- 300 mm front and 288 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Chevrolet Malibu?
- 11.81-in front / 11.34-in rear rotors on most trims. Cars with the electric parking brake need the rear calipers in service mode before pushing pistons back..
Sources
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2016–2019 Malibu 1.5L LFV / 2.0L LTG / 1.8L LKN capacities
- ChevyMalibuForum, 2016–2017 5W-30 to 2018+ 0W-20 oil spec change
- parts.chevrolet.com, GM 23430313 engine air filter fitment
- PartsGeek, ACDelco PF2257G oil filter, 2016–2019 Malibu 1.8L Hybrid
- AutoZone, Malibu battery guide (Group 48/H6, 2016–2024)
- TireSize.com, Malibu OE tire sizes by year and trim
- NHTSA, recall report 18V-358 (high-pressure fuel pump)
- BizzyCar, April 2026 rearview camera recall 26V-212, 2023–2025 Malibu
- Go-Parts, P0234 wastegate solenoid on 2016–2022 Malibu 1.5L
- Margarian Law, 2019–2022 Malibu CVT shudder/stall defect tracker
- GM Authority, 2023 Malibu drops Premier trim and 2.0L LTG
- Automotive News, Malibu production ends November 2024 at Fairfax
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 and 2019 Malibu EPA ratings
- Car and Driver, 2016 Malibu Hybrid powertrain details (1.8L, 1.5 kWh pack)
- PartsGeek, 2016–2025 Malibu 300mm front / 288mm rear rotors
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