2012–2013 Subaru Forester Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2012 through 2013 — the SH (3rd generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2013 Subaru Forester

• 20122.5X Touring trim added above 2.5X Limited with HID headlights, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, and silver roof rails; 2.5XT models gain a larger rear spoiler
• 2012–2013Facelift years of the SH generation; non-turbo trims run the newer FB25 while the 2.5XT retains the EJ25 turbo through the end of production in 2013
• 2013Minor changes only: Sky Blue dropped from the exterior color palette, replaced by Marine Blue and Deep Cherry Pearl

What size are the brake rotors on a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester?

294 mm front and 286 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester?

2.5X uses smaller vented front rotors; 2.5XT/Limited trims use a larger front rotor. Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed..