How to replace the Brake Pad Set on a Subaru Forester?

Start the brake pad replacement by loosening its wheel lug nuts, lifting either the front end or rear end of the vehicle off ground and then placing it on jackstands. If you are working on rear brakes remove the wheels and release parking brake lever. Drain about two-thirds of fluid from master cylinder reservoir and place the drain pan under brake assembly. Before starting, use only a brake system cleaner to wash down everything in your complete brake assembly, without blowing off any dust with compressed air. To substitute front pads for brakes press pistons into caliper(s) using C-clamp in order to make space for new pads after which take away lower caliper bolt (on lower pin) and swing upward caliper to reach out pads. In case if it is necessary to detach a caliper completely get both bolts out of it but do not let hang a caliper by means of its hose for braking. Removing outer brake pad together with shims as well as inner one with followings shims also taking away lower and upper anti-rattle clips thereof that need to be inspected plus washed for re-use or replacement if they are damaged. Guide pins together with lock pins should be properly lubricated using high-temperature grease, respectively. Apply anti-squeal compound on the backing plates of new pads and assemble them together with their shims. The guide pin can be slid back onto caliper if removed previously so that one may fold it over their fresh shoes and later fix in place by tightening caliper bolts up accordingly . Before installing cause these components must be cleaned and checked such that any corroded ones or those that are broken cannot be replaced besides ensuring they are tightly secured at all times , this is when you install the 2nd set of guide along with lock pins through the holes provided in slide abutment area . After reinstalling wheels put back shoe hold-down springs thereby lowering vehicle while tightening wheel lug nuts at same time . Brake fluid should be filled up to master cylinder reservoir , brake pedal ought to be pumped a few times to set pads against disc and later recheck the fluid level. Finally, before driving in traffic test the brake operation by applying light brake pressure several times that seat pads prior making heavy brake applications.

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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696FJ000
$62.07 MSRP: $89.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Pads Front
Part Number: 26296SG000
$87.11 MSRP: $126.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit Front; Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696AL000
$66.47 MSRP: $96.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26696AL020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Pad Kit Front Disk Brake
Part Number: 26296FL030
$78.32 MSRP: $113.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 26296FL032
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Pad Kit Front
Part Number: 26296FJ020
$124.13 MSRP: $179.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Front
Part Number: 26296AJ010
$68.97 MSRP: $99.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Front
Part Number: 26296FG010
$91.05 MSRP: $131.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 26296FE020, 26296AE160, 26296FE080, 26296SA000, 26296FE082, 26296FE081, 26296SA020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2010 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696SG000
$58.82 MSRP: $85.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696AG051
$62.70 MSRP: $90.87
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696AG031
$65.96 MSRP: $95.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26696AG030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Front
Part Number: 26296SC010
$97.80 MSRP: $141.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 26296SC011
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2015 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Pad Kit Front Disk Brake
Part Number: 26296FJ030
$92.61 MSRP: $134.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018 Subaru Forester | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit
Part Number: 26296AE160
$91.05 MSRP: $131.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Front Disk Brake
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 26296FG010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696FE050
$75.90 MSRP: $110.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26696FE040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, XS, XT | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Kit Rear
Part Number: 26696AG030
$65.96 MSRP: $95.60
You Save: $29.64 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit-Rear Disk Brake
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 26696AG031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester PAD KIT R
Part Number: 26696AL020
$66.47 MSRP: $96.33
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 26696AL000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2024 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Subaru Forester Brake Pads
Part Number: 26296FL032
$78.32 MSRP: $113.50
You Save: $35.18 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pad Kit Front
- Replaces: 26296FL030, 26296FL031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2024 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Subaru Forester PAD KIT
Part Number: 26296AN04A
$72.45 MSRP: $105.00
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 26296AN00B, 26296AN00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Subaru Forester PAD KIT R
Part Number: 26696VC030
$74.74 MSRP: $108.32
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Hybrid
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Subaru Forester PAD KIT F
Part Number: 26296FN001
$137.02 MSRP: $198.58
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26296FN060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2025 Subaru Forester | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Hybrid

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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Set

The components that provide the necessary force and stop the vehicle by pressing against the rotating brake rotors are the Subaru Forester Brake Pad Set. All Brake Pad Sets consist of a steel backing plate combined with a molded or riveted friction lining, which transforms kinetic energy into heat and thus ensures effective braking under normal driving situations. Each rotor has two pads that are actuated by a caliper, and the design can withstand temperatures that can approach 400 degrees Fahrenheit under normal circumstances. The lining of the Forester will naturally wear with use, hence the minimum thickness specifications state that it must be replaced when the material becomes thin. Numerous Brake Pad Set assemblies come with wear sensors that activate warnings, while others feature audible indicators that touch the rotor when attention is needed. Regular inspection ensures consistent stopping performance and contributes to preventing excessive rotor wear. Upon reaching the limit, installing a new Brake Pad Set restores proper friction characteristics. The right Subaru Brake Pad Set maintains the appropriate braking balance for every Subaru Forester and keeps the Subaru Forester Brake Pad Set system operating smoothly.

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Subaru Forester Brake Pad Set Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Brake Pad Kit
26296AE160
Q: How to replace the Brake Pad Set on a Subaru Forester?
A:
Start the brake pad replacement by loosening its wheel lug nuts, lifting either the front end or rear end of the vehicle off ground and then placing it on jackstands. If you are working on rear brakes remove the wheels and release parking brake lever. Drain about two-thirds of fluid from master cylinder reservoir and place the drain pan under brake assembly. Before starting, use only a brake system cleaner to wash down everything in your complete brake assembly, without blowing off any dust with compressed air. To substitute front pads for brakes press pistons into caliper(s) using C-clamp in order to make space for new pads after which take away lower caliper bolt (on lower pin) and swing upward caliper to reach out pads. In case if it is necessary to detach a caliper completely get both bolts out of it but do not let hang a caliper by means of its hose for braking. Removing outer brake pad together with shims as well as inner one with followings shims also taking away lower and upper anti-rattle clips thereof that need to be inspected plus washed for re-use or replacement if they are damaged. Guide pins together with lock pins should be properly lubricated using high-temperature grease, respectively. Apply anti-squeal compound on the backing plates of new pads and assemble them together with their shims. The guide pin can be slid back onto caliper if removed previously so that one may fold it over their fresh shoes and later fix in place by tightening caliper bolts up accordingly . Before installing cause these components must be cleaned and checked such that any corroded ones or those that are broken cannot be replaced besides ensuring they are tightly secured at all times , this is when you install the 2nd set of guide along with lock pins through the holes provided in slide abutment area . After reinstalling wheels put back shoe hold-down springs thereby lowering vehicle while tightening wheel lug nuts at same time . Brake fluid should be filled up to master cylinder reservoir , brake pedal ought to be pumped a few times to set pads against disc and later recheck the fluid level. Finally, before driving in traffic test the brake operation by applying light brake pressure several times that seat pads prior making heavy brake applications.