Parts for your Chevrolet Malibu
2015 Chevrolet Malibu Brakes
Buy Chevrolet Malibu brakes online, whether you need a front pad set, a pair of rotors or a full pad and rotor kit. We list 15 brake options for 1999-2015 Malibu models, priced from $18.18 to $203.96. Brands include Centric, EBC, Raybestos, AC Delco, Pronto and TRQ, and each listing names the axle it fits.
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Malibu brake setups by year
The 1999-2003 Malibu sedan came from the factory with front discs and rear drums, so a rear brake job on those cars means shoes and drums, not rear pads. The 2004-2007 sedan and the longer Malibu Maxx can use different brake parts, and four-wheel disc brakes depend on the exact application.
The 2008-2012 sedan offered several engines and trims, and some catalogs split parts by engine or brake package, such as the LT with the 3.6L V6. The 2013 redesign means 2013-2015 parts should not be assumed to fit a 2012. Choose front or rear, then check year, body style, engine and trim in the fitment table.
Signs your Malibu needs brake work
A high-pitched squeal is the usual warning that pads are thin. If you ignore it, the backing plate starts grinding on the rotor. A pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when you slow down means the rotors need attention. On rear drum cars, scraping noise or a parking brake lever that pulls up too far can point to worn shoes.
Uneven pad wear side to side often means a sticking caliper or seized slide, so a pad change alone will not cure it. A soft pedal, a fluid leak or a brake warning lamp calls for a check of the hydraulic system before you buy parts.
Picking parts and doing the job
Pads come as a set for both wheels on one axle, while rotors are often sold one at a time. A kit such as the Centric front and rear pad and rotor kit or the DuraGo rear kit bundles matched parts. Check whether pads come with shims, clips or a wear indicator.
Clean and grease the caliper slide pins, inspect the boots and hoses, and swap out tired clips. On 2013-2015 cars one repair procedure uses a 14 mm slider bolt and a 21 mm bracket bolt. On drum brakes, check the wheel cylinders and springs. Use DOT 3 fluid on the 1999 model as GM specifies, pump the pedal firm before you drive and bed in the new pads.
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Read our brakes buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Malibu questions
Does a 1999-2003 Chevy Malibu have rear disc brakes?
The 1999 Malibu uses front disc brakes and rear drum brakes per GM. Rear service on these cars usually means shoes, drums and hardware. Check the fitment table to confirm your car's rear setup.
Do the Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx share brake parts?
Do not assume they do. The 2004-2007 sedan and Maxx can use different rotors, pads, calipers and parking brake parts. Select your body style in the fitment table.
What should I replace with Malibu brake pads?
Check the rotors and replace or resurface them if they are worn, scored or out of spec. Replace worn clips and hardware, and lube the caliper slides so the new pads wear evenly.