2012–2013 XU40 (2nd generation, final years)
2012–2013 Toyota Highlander Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012–2013 Toyota Highlander, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.
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2012–2013 Toyota Highlander brake specifications
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Conventional foot-operated parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. Hybrid regenerative braking extends pad life considerably.
Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover?
These brakes specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2012 through 2013 — the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. 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 2012–2013 Toyota Highlander
- 2012Carryover of the 2011 facelift (revised fascia, PSX26W fog lamps). Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow prep (3,500 without), 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid
- 2013Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall
2012–2013 Toyota Highlander brakes: common questions
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012–2013 Toyota Highlander?
- Conventional foot-operated parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. Hybrid regenerative braking extends pad life considerably..
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock
- TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings
- XenonPro, 2011–2013 Highlander bulb size chart
- AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)