---
title: "Hyundai Elantra Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "How the Hyundai Elantra brakes specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Hyundai Elantra, front and rear. Front rotors measure 280 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra brakes specification changed by year?

| Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2021-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2021-2025/brakes) | 280 mm | 262 mm | N/A |
| [2017-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/brakes) | 280 mm | 262 mm | N/A |
| [2012-2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/brakes) | 275 mm | 262 mm | N/A |

## Full specifications by generation

The brakes on a Hyundai Elantra 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.

- [2021-2025 Hyundai Elantra Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2021-2025/brakes)
- [2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/brakes)
- [2012-2016 Hyundai Elantra Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012-2016/brakes)

## Hyundai Elantra brakes: common questions

### What size are the brake rotors on a Hyundai Elantra?

280 mm front and 262 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Hyundai Elantra?

Elantra N uses substantially larger 360mm front rotors with 2-piece floating construction and 4-piston calipers. Do not use base-trim pad/rotor part numbers on an N. Electronic parking brake on Limited/N Line/N trims; conventional cable on SE/SEL..

## Sources

- [Ontario Hyundai, Elantra oil type & capacity by model year (2021-2026 engines)](https://www.ontariohyundai.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/hyundai-elantra-oil-type/)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra 2.0L Smartstream MPI oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/hyundai/elantra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-g-g/)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra 1.6L Hybrid oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/hyundai/elantra/1-6l-4-cyl-engine-code-c-c/)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Elantra N 2.0L Turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/hyundai/elantra-n/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-h-h-turbo/)
- [OilShop.ca, 2025 Elantra N oil type, capacity, filter](https://www.oilshop.ca/blog/2025-hyundai-elantra-n-oil-type-oil-filter-oil-change-interval-and-oil-capacity-information)
- [Konig Wheels fit check, Elantra N factory wheel/tire fitment (245/35R19, 5x114.3)](https://konigwheels.com/blogs/fit-check/hyundai-elantra-n-fit-check)
- [Michelin USA, Elantra N tire sizes and pressures](https://www.michelinman.com/auto/manufacturers/hyundai/elantra-n)
- [Paragon/EBay, Elantra N 360mm front brake rotor OE diameter](https://paragonbrakes.com/paragon-2-piece-rotors-front-pair-360x30mm-hyundai-elantra-n/)
- [NHTSA recall 22V-123/22V-218/22V-354, seat belt pretensioner explosion risk](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2022)
- [NHTSA recall 24V-879, rearview camera failure](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2022)
- [NHTSA recall 24V-308, EGR valve electrical short](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2024)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Elantra EPA ratings (all trims incl. Hybrid, N)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2022_Hyundai_Elantra.shtml)
- [Edmunds, 2022 Elantra Hybrid specs (curb weight, fuel tank, mpg)](https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/elantra/2022/hybrid/features-specs/)
- [Cabin air filter 97133-L1000 fitment (2021-2022 Elantra)](https://www.ebay.com/itm/227409746681)

## Find your exact Elantra

- [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2025)
- [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2024)
- [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2023)
- [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2022)
- [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2021)
- [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2020)
- [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2019)
- [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2018)
- [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017)
- [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2016)
- [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2015)
- [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2014)
- [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2013)
- [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012)

More Hyundai Elantra guides:

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

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