Brake pads OEM Subaru or Tesla

OEM Subaru Brake pads

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
Mileage: 131000 km
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OEM Subaru Brake pads

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
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Tesla Brake pads
CyberGaut
  • Braking:
  • Noise:
Rating 5.0

Will not go back. Love to quick launch, quiet drive, no maintenance. Still on original disks and PADS at 180,000 km (120k miles)

Pros: quick launch, quiet drive
Mileage: 180000 km
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OEM Subaru Brake pads
MNW1211
  • Braking:
Rating 5.0

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
Mileage: 144000 km
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Tesla Brake pads
dishwashersafe
  • Braking:
  • Dust:
Rating 3.0

Oh, I did have rust pop on one of the original brake pads so I had to replace that this spring - very little pad wear though!

Pros: very little wear
Cons: rust pop
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Tesla Brake pads
AMGSiR
  • Braking:
Rating 2.0

To be fair Tesla brakes are not great. Combined with regen? Sure it’s adequate, but drive a German vehicle and see what brakes are about.

Pros: adequate with regen
Cons: brakes are not great
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Which brake pads to choose — OEM Subaru or Tesla?

If choosing brake pads across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

We compare brake pads across these categories:

Comparison of brake pads OEM Subaru and Tesla
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which brake pads are better — Tesla or OEM Subaru?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads Tesla were overall better than OEM Subaru.

  1. OEM Subaru received a PR Score of 59 out of 100, and Tesla scored 65 points.
  2. OEM Subaru ranked 40 in the overall ranking, and Tesla ranked 34.
  3. The average rating is higher for Tesla (3.6) than for OEM Subaru (3.2).
  4. Brake pads Tesla have better feature ratings than OEM Subaru:
    • Braking - owners believe, that this property for Tesla is better than OEM Subaru.
    • Noise - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Subaru is outperforms Tesla.
    • Dust - reviews suggest, that this property for Tesla is preferred to OEM Subaru.

Which brake pads are more popular — OEM Subaru or Tesla?

In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads OEM Subaru were overall more popular than Tesla.

By vote balance, brake pads OEM Subaru surpassed Tesla:

  • For OEM Subaru, the ratio of positive (149) to negative (101) votes is 48 votes.
  • For Tesla, the ratio of positive (70) to negative (37) votes is 33 votes.

By number of reviews, brake pads OEM Subaru surpassed Tesla:

Which brake pads do car owners prefer — OEM Subaru or Tesla?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads OEM Subaru led more car-specific ratings than Tesla:

OEM Subaru are chosen by owners of cars such as: Subaru Forester, and others.

Brake pads Tesla have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

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Also available: comparisons of brake pads Tesla with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, STOPTECH, Carbotech.

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