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GeoBrakes stocks OEM-grade brake drums confirmed to fit the Subaru Forester, the cast-iron components that form the friction surface for the Forester drum brake shoes. Available in standard and corrosion-coated configurations for your Forester, every drum is manufactured to the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish for the Subaru Forester
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The brake drum on the Subaru Forester is the rotating cast-iron bowl that the Forester drum brake shoes press against to slow your vehicle. Mounted to the rear axle hub of your Subaru Forester, it spins with the wheel and provides the friction surface that the shoes contact under braking. Unlike brake rotors, which can be visually inspected from outside the wheel on many Forester vehicles, Subaru Forester brake drums fully enclose the shoe assembly, which means wear and damage often goes unnoticed until braking performance on the Subaru Forester is noticeably affected.
Standard OEM-Grade Drums for the Subaru Forester
Standard OEM-grade cast-iron drums for the Subaru Forester are manufactured to the original equipment diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish specification for your Forester. They are the direct replacement for the factory Forester drum with no modification required.
Coated Brake Drums for the Subaru Forester
Coated Subaru Forester brake drums feature a corrosion-resistant coating applied to the external drum surfaces of your Forester, the hat section, outer wall, and wheel mounting face. Surface rust is a common issue on Subaru Forester drum brake vehicles in US, particularly during periods of non-use in winter when moisture and salt collect inside the Forester wheel well. A coated drum on your Subaru Forester resists surface rust that can transfer to the wheel mounting face, making future drum removal significantly easier at the next Forester brake service.
Subaru Forester brake drum replacement requires matching the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, bolt circle, hub bore, and drum offset for your Forester. Errors in any of these dimensions produce incorrect shoe-to-drum clearance, uneven wear, and braking problems on the Subaru Forester. Our vehicle selector eliminates those risks by confirming the correct drum for the Subaru Forester exact year, make, model, and axle. Coated Forester drum options are available for vehicles with heavy salt exposure.
How long do brake drums last on a Subaru Forester?
Subaru Forester brake drums typically last 150,000 to 200,000 kilometres with periodic resurfacing, significantly longer than disc brake rotors on the Forester. Each resurfacing removes material from the Forester drum and reduces wall thickness. Once the Subaru Forester drum reaches its maximum allowable inner diameter, it must be replaced rather than turned again.
Should I replace brake drums on my Subaru Forester in pairs?
Yes. Replace both Subaru Forester drums on the same axle to maintain balanced braking. Drums of different inner diameters on the Forester create uneven friction forces, causing the Subaru Forester to pull to the fresher-drum side during braking.
Should I replace drums and shoes at the same time on my Subaru Forester?
Yes, it is strongly recommended for the Subaru Forester. New shoes on a scored or out-of-round Forester drum wear unevenly from day one. New Subaru Forester drums with old shoes that have worn to match the old drum surface will contact the new bore incorrectly. Replacing both together on the Forester ensures proper break-in and maximum service life from both components.