2014–2018 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 2014 through 2018 — the SJ (4th 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 2014–2018 Subaru Forester

• 2014Full redesign: all-new SGP-adjacent platform, FA20DIT turbo replaces the EJ25 turbo and moves to the CVT, first EyeSight availability on Forester
• 2015Standard rearview camera added across all trims; 18-in wheels become available on the 2.5i
• 2016New touchscreen-based infotainment interface across the lineup, with a standard 6.2-in touchscreen on the base 2.5i trim
• 2017Facelift: revised front/rear styling, updated infotainment, LED headlight option on Touring
• 2018Final year of this generation

What size are the brake rotors on a 2014–2018 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 2014–2018 Subaru Forester?

2.5i uses the smaller front rotor; Limited/Touring/2.0XT use a larger ~316mm front rotor. Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed. Figures based on the shared FB-platform Forester/Impreza brake architecture used through this generation..