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CMX-D1078• Front• Disc Brake Pad
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GeoBrakes stocks the widest selection of disc brake pads confirmed to fit the Subaru Tribeca, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your Tribeca and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Subaru Tribeca brake pad is sourced to OEM or better specifications.
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Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Subaru Tribeca braking system. The friction material your Tribeca calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Subaru Tribeca, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Subaru Tribeca disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your Tribeca, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Subaru Tribeca. The friction material wears gradually and must be replaced when it reaches the minimum safe thickness, typically 3mm, to maintain full stopping performance on your Tribeca.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Subaru Tribeca
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Subaru Tribeca drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, Tribeca ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Subaru Tribeca at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the Tribeca, and are significantly gentler on Subaru Tribeca rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Subaru Tribeca
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Subaru Tribeca. They are the preferred choice for Tribeca trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Subaru Tribeca vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Subaru Tribeca, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Subaru Tribeca is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Subaru Tribeca in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your Tribeca, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Subaru Tribeca, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every Tribeca purchase.
How often should I replace my Subaru Tribeca disc brake pads?
Most Subaru Tribeca brake pads last between 40,000 and 70,000 kilometres, but this varies based on driving style and conditions. American city driving tends to wear Tribeca pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Subaru Tribeca pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.
Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Subaru Tribeca at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Subaru Tribeca handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the Tribeca, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Subaru Tribeca in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Subaru Tribeca drivers. For Tribeca drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Subaru Tribeca vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.