---
title: "2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla, front and rear. Front rotors measure 275 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla, front and rear. Front rotors measure 275 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla brake specifications (Check your manual)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Front rotor diameter | 275 mm |

Note: Front 275mm (10.8 in) vented rotors on all trims; rear drum brakes standard, with 259mm solid rear discs on some S-trim configurations. Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed.

## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013, the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [2013 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE |
| 2013 | Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over. |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla brakes: common questions

### What size are the brake rotors on a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla?

275 mm front. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla?

Front 275mm (10.8 in) vented rotors on all trims; rear drum brakes standard, with 259mm solid rear discs on some S-trim configurations. Conventional cable parking brake, no service mode needed..

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Corolla E140 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/corolla_140u.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Corolla EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/brakes)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/brakes)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/brakes).

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.