--- title: "2010-2014 Subaru Outback Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, front and rear. Front rotors measure 294 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/brakes" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2010-2014 Subaru Outback Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, front and rear. Front rotors measure 294 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply. ## 2010-2014 Subaru Outback brake specifications (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Front rotor diameter | 294 mm | | Rear rotor diameter | 287 mm | Note: 2.5i uses ~294mm vented front rotors and an 11.3-in (287mm) solid rear rotor; 3.6R/Limited trims use a larger front rotor (~316mm). Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed. ## Which Subaru Outback model years does this cover? These brakes specifications apply to every Subaru Outback built from 2010 through 2014, the BR (4th generation), mid-size wagon/crossover. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2010 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010) - [2011 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2011) - [2012 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2012) - [2013 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2013) - [2014 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2014) ## What changed during the 2010-2014 Subaru Outback | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2010-2012 | Generation launch; pre-facelift styling, slightly taller ride height than later years | | 2011 | Minor changes following the 2010 redesign: XM satellite radio becomes standard and the power liftgate feature expands to more trims | | 2012 | Premium trim gains a new standard six-speaker stereo along with standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity | | 2013-2014 | Minor facelift: revised front/rear fascias, updated infotainment options; mechanical specs carry over | ## 2010-2014 Subaru Outback brakes: common questions ### What size are the brake rotors on a 2010-2014 Subaru Outback? 294 mm front and 287 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package. ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2010-2014 Subaru Outback? 2.5i uses ~294mm vented front rotors and an 11.3-in (287mm) solid rear rotor; 3.6R/Limited trims use a larger front rotor (~316mm). Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed.. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Outback generations (BR)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Outback) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Outback 2.5L FB25 oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/subaru/outback/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25-5/) - [Subaru Outback Forums, real oil capacity of EZ36 in 3.6R](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/real-oil-capacity-of-ez36d-engine-in-3-6r-ob.48513/) - [Subaru Outback Forums, CVT in the 3.6 (5AT vs CVT by year)](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/cvt-in-the-3-6.513017/) - [NHTSA, 2013V194000 steering column recall bulletin (WQI-45)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10234893-9999.pdf) - [NHTSA, 18V626 electronic parking brake actuator recall (WTV-81)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V626-0981.pdf) - [Class Law Group, Subaru oil consumption class action settlement summary](https://www.classlawgroup.com/subaru-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit) - [Subaru Outback Forums, 2011 Premium tire size (225/60R17)](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/tire-size.83410/) - [Conley Subaru, Outback lug nut torque by model year](https://www.conleysubaru.com/subaru-research/subaru-outback-lug-nut-torque/) - [samarins.com, 2010-2014 Subaru Outback common problems](https://www.samarins.com/reviews/outback_10.html) ## Other Subaru Outback generations - [2020-2025 Subaru Outback brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/brakes) - [2015-2019 Subaru Outback brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015-2019/brakes) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/brakes). ## More for the 2010-2014 Subaru Outback - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.