Reviews of OEM Subaru brake pads

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Based on 79 reviews and 250 votes

250 votes

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3.2

Braking:

3.1

Dust:

1.0

Noise:

2.8

79 reviews

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OEM Subaru

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OEM Subaru › Brake pads

Pmint-schnapps-4511 27 Jan 2026, 02:33

Rating 4.0

Braking:

I have a 2017 Forester XT with 131,000 miles - have only done routine maintenance and have had to replace brakes front and rear as well as both control arms and struts, all expected with this many miles on it. I plan to keep it for as long as I can. Love it!

Pros: love it, expected wear

Cons: replaced brakes, replaced control arms, replaced struts

Vehicle: Subaru Forester

Mileage: 131000 km

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

subiewoo89 24 Jan 2026, 18:55

Rating 1.0

We were quoted slightly over $1000 USD for brake pads and rotor resurfacing. \ud83e\udd72 Dealership quote. Going to another shop.

Vehicle: Subaru

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

Servile-PastaLover 16 Jan 2026, 19:33

Rating 5.0

Braking:

I do the minor maintenance myself: oil/filter, air filters, wiper blades.

I save enough $$ on the DIY portion, so I don't mind using my dealer for the other stuff: front & rear dif fluids, CVT fluid, brake fluid, brake pads, etc.

Pros: great work, trust dealer

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

burymewithmybootson_ 30 Dec 2025, 03:44

Rating 5.0

Braking:

2011 2.5 Outback, just turned 255,000 miles. One set of brake pads

Pros: long lasting

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Mileage: 255000 km

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

MNW1211 26 Dec 2025, 14:25

Rating 5.0

Braking:

2022 Outback, 144k, never had any problems. Have replaced tires, brakes,and the battery. Follow all mfg recommendations for service. Always dealer serviced. Very happy with mine.

Pros: very happy

Cons: replaced tires, brakes, battery

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Mileage: 144000 km

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

yeahsoiwaslike 20 Dec 2025, 17:09

Rating 5.0

Braking:

2014 impreza limited hatch — only 90K, routine maintenance (oil changes and replacing as needed brake pads, fluids, brake lights, tires, wipers).

aside from some repairs to back wheels (2 years ago) and a clog in my exhaust system that had to be cleared (7 years ago), this baby has been rollin along fine.

Pros: rollin along fine

Vehicle: Subaru Impreza

Mileage: 90000 km

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

Puffy_Ghost 20 Dec 2025, 03:52

Rating 1.0

Braking:

Bro they're trying to fuck you hard. Take that vehicle somewhere else and never go back. No way the rear pads should be at 2mm after only 30k miles

Cons: rear pads worn quickly

Vehicle: Subaru Legacy

Mileage: 30000 km

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

xtalgeek 13 Dec 2025, 23:45

Rating 4.0

Braking:

My energy cost per mile is 1/5 to 1/7 of my ICE vehicle. My maintenance costs are 1/2 or less than my iCE vehicle.

Pros: brakes wear slowly

Vehicle: Subaru

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

Professional_Trip299 23 Nov 2025, 18:03

Rating 4.0

Braking:

I use my brakes sparingly when I drive and rely heavily on engine breaking in my Subaru BRZ.

Vehicle: Subaru BRZ

OEM Subaru › Brake pads

motormyass 20 Nov 2025, 15:27

Rating 5.0

Braking:

TS gang here. Cost difference for the brakes was worth it.

Pros: worth the cost

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What we know about OEM Subaru brake pads

The brand is registered in Japan.

In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of OEM Subaru brake pads.

PR Score — 59 out of 100, based on 79 reviews and 250 votes. 41 positive review, 13 neutral reviews, 25 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.2 (out of 5). Vote balance: 149 up, 101 down.

In the ranking of the best brake pads this part is at position 40, behind DBA and OEM Volvo , but ahead of OEM KIA and OEM Nissan.

Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Subaru brake pads:

Braking - firm, confident deceleration when pressing the pedal - rated ambivalently. 3.1 points out of 5.
Noise - squeal or screech while braking - rated ambivalently. 2.8 points out of 5.
Dust - wheels get dirty quickly with dark brake dust - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.

Brake pads OEM Subaru in car-specific ratings

See which car brands and models owners choose OEM Subaru brake pads for. Below are car-specific ratings where this part is in the Top-3:

OEM Subaru ranked #1 in brake pads ratings for: Subaru Forester .
OEM Subaru ranked #2 for: Subaru BRZ, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza WRX, Subaru Impreza .
OEM Subaru ranked #3 for: Subaru Legacy .

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