Subaru Forester · 2012–2026
Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester brakes specification changed by year?
| Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 294 mm | 285 mm | N/A |
| 2019–2024 | 294 mm | 285 mm | N/A |
| 2014–2018 | 294 mm | 286 mm | N/A |
| 2012–2013 | 294 mm | 286 mm | 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 Subaru Forester 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.
2025–2026 Subaru Forester
SL (6th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform, redesigned) · Brakes
2019–2024 Subaru Forester
SK (5th generation) · Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform) · Brakes
2014–2018 Subaru Forester
SJ (4th generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Brakes
2012–2013 Subaru Forester
SH (3rd generation) · Compact crossover SUV · Brakes
Subaru Forester brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a Subaru Forester?
- 294 mm front and 285 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Subaru Forester?
- Carried forward from the SK generation's brake architecture; not independently re-confirmed for the SL redesign. Hybrid models add regenerative braking blended with the friction brakes..
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)
- Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)
- Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)
- KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)
- Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year
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