--- title: "Hyundai Sonata Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "How the Hyundai Sonata brakes specification changed from 2011 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the Hyundai Sonata, front and rear. Front rotors measure 305 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/brakes" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata brakes specification changed by year? | Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/brakes) | 305 mm | 284 mm | N/A | | [2015-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/brakes) | 305 mm | 284 mm | N/A | | [2011-2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/brakes) | 300 mm | 262 mm | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The brakes on a Hyundai Sonata 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. - [2020-2025 Hyundai Sonata Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/brakes) - [2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/brakes) - [2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/brakes) ## Hyundai Sonata brakes: common questions ### What size are the brake rotors on a Hyundai Sonata? 305 mm front and 284 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 Sonata? N Line (2.5T) trims use larger front rotors (~320mm) than base 2.5L trims. Electronic parking brake, put rear calipers in service/maintenance mode before pushing pistons back.. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Hyundai Smartstream engine family (G1.6T, G1.6T Hybrid, displacement/output data)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Smartstream_engine) - [AMSoil lookup, 2022 Sonata 2.5L oil viscosity/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/hyundai/sonata/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-a-a/) - [Costa Oils, 2023 Sonata 2.5L Turbo (N Line) oil guide](https://costaoils.com/2023-hyundai-sonata-2-5l-turbo-oil-change-guide-2/) - [Hyundai Forums, N Line owner's manual 0W-30 vs. 0W-20 cap discussion](https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/0w-20-oil-only-one-listed.671641/) - [Goodyear, 2024 Sonata factory tire fitments by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Hyundai/Sonata/2024) - [Headquarter Hyundai, 2020 Sonata fuel tank capacity and EPA mpg](https://www.headquarterhyundai.com/research/2020-hyundai-sonata-mpg/) - [US News, 2021 Sonata Limited 1.6T engine specs](https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/hyundai/sonata/2021/specs/sonata-limited-1-6t-416162) - [Go-Parts, 2021-2024 Hyundai/Kia 2.5L Smartstream (G4KN) oil dilution/piston-ring notes](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/engine-complete-assembly-kia-sorento-hyundai-santa-fe-hyundai-sonata-2021-2024) ## Find your exact Sonata - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2012) - [2011](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011) More Hyundai Sonata guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.