In this video we show how to install a set of front brake pads and front rotors on a 2010-2013 Subaru Outback. We will be installing Duralo Ceramic Series Brake Pads and Duralo Drilled and Slotted Rotors.
This brake pad replacement and rotor install also applies to the following vehicles:
2010-2013 Subaru Outback 2.5
2006-2013 Subaru Impreza Legacy
2009-2012 Subaru Forester
2004-2006 Subaru Baja Turbocharged
2009-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX (Non STi)
The tools needed for this job are a ratchet, a 17 millimeter wrench, a 21mm 17 mm and 14mm socket, a brake compression tool, and a hammer.
Start by loosening the lug nuts while the car is still on the ground. Jack up the car and put it on a jack stand and remove the lug nuts and wheel.
With your 14mm socket and ratchet, remove the bottom bolt of the caliper and pull the caliper up and remove the brake pad.
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Very simple, just like the early Hyundai Sonata.
so many things missed 1. did not replace stainless hardware 2 Did not clean caliper bracket where the stainless goes . 3. did not clean back of rotor or pads. 4. did not clean/grease slide pins…5. did not clean hub where wheel goes… 6.did not use anti seize between rotor and hub to help prevent rotor from sticking in future.
None of the bolts were torqued to proper specifications, never mentioned removing cap of brake fluid reservoir when compressing caliper pistons.
Thank you for this video, was able to replaced my Front Brakes & Rotors and rear brakes for a 2015 Outback Limited
Good tips, thanks! I've had trouble with the rotors on my 2011 Outback warping after about 20K. I do not drive the car real hard, I'll try these Duralo brakes.
Greasing the back of the break pad is not as important as greasing the glide pins on the bracket and caliper for when the rotor may become warped it will allow some movement
He cleaned only the front surface of the new rotor, didn't grease, or better yet, replace , then grease new metal inserts for pads. Didn't torque anything, pretty unprofessional in my opinion.
Horrible instructional video. Didn't grease the caliper sliding pins, didn't replace or grease brake hardware (all pads come with hardware these days so why reuse old hardware)….. this was more of an advertisement video than instructional. For Noob DIY'ers, please don't follow this vid
Before putting the new rotor on it’s important to clean any rust off the hub area so the rotor is perfectly flush.
Clearly not a northeast vehicle. Good luck getting the rotor off just by hitting it with just a hammer on a northeast vehicle. Your not going to get rusted 17mm bolts off with a wrench either, not without rounding them.
Would it be the same procedure for an outback 2014 premium 2.5?
Excellent video. Thanks
In this video, you forgot to mention the most important thing. Removing some of the brake fluid in the master brake reservoir when you push in the brake pistons.
If you don't you end up over spilling the fluid from the reservoir onto the engine exhaust pipes and possibly causing an engine fire. Safety first guys!!
Grease the sliders noob
is this the same for 2013 legacy? and is there a video for rear?
Good job. Very helpful. Nice Subaru.