2015–2019 BS (5th generation)
2015–2019 Subaru Outback Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2015–2019 Subaru Outback, front and rear. Front rotors measure 294 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.
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2015–2019 Subaru Outback brake specifications
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front rotor diameter | 294 mm |
| Rear rotor diameter | 289 mm |
2.5i uses ~294mm front rotors; Limited/Touring/3.6R use a larger ~316mm front rotor. Conventional cable parking brake.
Which Subaru Outback model years does this cover?
These brakes specifications apply to every Subaru Outback built from 2015 through 2019 — the BS (5th generation), mid-size wagon/crossover. 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 2015–2019 Subaru Outback
- 2015Full redesign: all-new FB25, 3.6R moves to CVT, EyeSight driver-assist available for the first time on Outback
- 2018Facelift: revised front/rear styling, updated Starlink infotainment, standard EyeSight on most trims
- 2019Final year of this generation; last model year covered by the FB-engine oil-consumption settlement window
2015–2019 Subaru Outback brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a 2015–2019 Subaru Outback?
- 294 mm front and 289 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2015–2019 Subaru Outback?
- 2.5i uses ~294mm front rotors; Limited/Touring/3.6R use a larger ~316mm front rotor. Conventional cable parking brake..
Sources
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Outback oil type by model year
- AMSOIL lookup, 2019 Outback 2.5L FB25 oil spec/capacity
- awdadventure.com, Subaru Outback tire fitment by year (2015–2019)
- Rohnert Park Transmission, Subaru Outback CVT problems guide by model year
- Subaru Battery Settlement, official settlement site (2015–2020 Outback coverage)
- Consumer Reports, 2015 Subaru Outback reliability (CVT complaint)
- classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval (Khona/Powell case background)
- Reddit r/subaru, 2019–2020 CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/100k thread
