Subaru Outback · 2010–2025
Subaru Outback 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 Outback brakes specification changed by year?
| Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 316 mm | 289 mm | N/A |
| 2015–2019 | 294 mm | 289 mm | N/A |
| 2010–2014 | 294 mm | 287 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 Outback 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.
Subaru Outback brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a Subaru Outback?
- 316 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 Subaru Outback?
- Electronic parking brake, put the rear calipers in service/maintenance mode before retracting the pistons for a pad job. Wilderness/XT trims use larger front brakes to match their added weight and power..
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru FB engine (FB25D direct-injection, 2020 Outback/Legacy)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Outback 2.4L FA24 turbo oil spec/capacity
- NHTSA, 19V-664 brake pedal mounting bracket recall (WUL-97)
- NHTSA, 24V-227 front passenger airbag sensor recall
- Out Motorsports, 2022 Outback Wilderness review (260 hp FA24F introduction)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- AutoZone, 2023 Outback wiper blade fitment (26/18/16)
- Edmunds, 2023 Subaru Outback review (XT/Wilderness turbo trim lineup)
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