2003 Subaru Forester Front Brake Pads and Shoes

Your 2003 Subaru Forester might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Front Brake Pads and Shoes you desperately need.

We currently carry 16 Front Brake Pads and Shoes to choose from for your 2003 Subaru Forester, and our inventory prices range from as little as $35.00 up to $256.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 8 different trusted brands of Front Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2003 Subaru Forester. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Carquest Premium so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Front Brake Pads and Shoes for Your 2003 Subaru Forester

Carquest Premium Gold – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.GNAD929)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$46.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific formulations designed for extended pad life and clean wheels
  • Multi-layer shim for near silent braking
  • OE designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance
  • Hardware included on popular and late-model applications
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet (Part No.PXD929AH)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet

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$65.99
Carquest Platinum Professional brake pads are a premium alternative to original equipment brake pads that provide superior stopping performance, quieter braking and cleaner wheels. All CQ Platinum Professional brake pads are manufactured by a vertically

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Premium Gold – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.GMKD929)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$45.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific formulations designed for extended pad life and clean wheels
  • Multi-layer shim for near silent braking
  • OE designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance
  • Hardware included on popular and late-model applications
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.MKD929)

Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$41.49
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Akebono ProAct – Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads (Part No.ACT929)

Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

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$67.99
Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads utilize OE-validated, application-specific friction formulations. This helps ensure that Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads will provide a reliable braking experience. With the Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium product line, all customers will receive OE-quality replacements for many popular domestic and Japanese vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Virtually Eliminates Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
  • Vehicle-Optimized Ceramic Formulas for Superior Performance
  • Unrivaled Stopping Power
  • Clean Wheels
  • No Break-in Required
  • Rotor Friendly for Longest Rotor Life
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Akebono ProAct – Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium with Hardware (Part No.ACT929A)

Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium with Hardware

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$78.99
Product Features:
  • Made in the USA
  • OE Manufacturer
  • Ceramic Brake Pad
  • Low Dust
  • Powerful Quiet Stopping
  • Ultra-Premium
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Bosch – QuietCast Premium Brake Pads – w/ Hardware and Shims (Part No.N1010441313BOS)

QuietCast Premium Brake Pads - w/ Hardware and Shims

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$73.43
Bosch QuietCast Premium raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
  • OE style rubber-core shims
  • Advanced, platform-specific Semi Metallic formulation
  • Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
  • Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
  • Powder-coated backing plate
  • Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
  • Synthetic lubricant in box
  • Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
  • At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
  • Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
  • Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad
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ACDelco – Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads (Part No.N1010635853ACD)

Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

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$45.36
ACDelco Advantage Semi-Metallic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive Semi-Metallic pads. ACDelco Advantage Brakes feature the fit, form and function of premium aftermarket brakes at a more economical price. They offer dependability, performance and great value without sacrificing important features and benefits. The ACDelco name means the quality is assured – from brake pads and shoes to drums and rotors, you can count on the Advantage series to deliver value every time. Tested to SAE2430/SAE2784 standards, they offer dependability, performance and great value – without sacrificing important features and benefits.

Product Features:
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
  • Tested to SAE2430 SAE2784 standards to help assure quality
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet OE Ceramic Disc Pad Set (Part No.N1010932671WAG)

ThermoQuiet OE Ceramic Disc Pad Set

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$54.25
THE “ONE-PIECE” BRAKE PAD THAT PROVIDES QUIETER BRAKING. Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brake pads are the quieter, “one-piece” brake pads. They feature Integrally Molded Sound Insulator (IMI) that integrates the friction material, backing plate and insulator into a single high strength component. The application-specific design spreads out heat, sound and vibration over a much larger surface area for quieter operation. A unique application-specific laser-shaped friction optimizes pad-to-rotor interface for better braking performance. The proprietary Wagner® OE21 formulations feature a complex matrix of materials that replicate the functions of copper while setting new benchmarks and providing across-the-board improvements in NVH control, stopping power, durability and dusting characteristics.

Product Features:
  • 35% Quieter
  • 15% More stopping power
  • Longer lasting
  • Cleaner wheels
  • Install Wagner Brake products with total confidence
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Hawk Performance – 03-05 WRX/08 WRX D929 DTC-60 Race Front Brake Pads (Part No.HB432G.661)

03-05 WRX/08 WRX D929 DTC-60 Race Front Brake Pads

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$256.99
03-05 WRX/08 WRX D929 DTC-60 Race Front Brake Pads

Hawk Performance – 2006-2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads (Part No.HB432B.661)

2006-2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads

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$142.99
2006-2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads

ACDelco – Brake Pad Set (Part No.N1010636670ACD)

Brake Pad Set

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$95.36
ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads offer outstanding performance and are generally quieter and more durable than competitive semi-metallic pads. ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads are designed to meet OE standards for fit, form and function, and they are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature wear. Independently tested using D3EA and SAE J2784 standards, ACDelco Professional DuraStop Ceramic Brake Pads offer exceptional performance and include noise-dampening shims, where applicable.

Product Features:
  • Produce less dust than semi-metallic brake pads for quiet operation
  • Manufactured using ceramic and nonferrous materials for durability
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
  • Tested to D3EA and SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing for assurance of quality.
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ACDelco – Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.17D929CH)

Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set

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$92.99
ACDelco Gold (Professional) Ceramic Brake Pads are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These brake pads are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature wear. They offer exceptional performance, and include noise-dampening shims where applicable. Independently tested using SAE J2784 standards. Their durable ceramic formulation uses less metal, providing high quality braking power in a quiet and low-dusting package. Also no curing is required. ACDelco Gold (Professional) Ceramic Brake Pads are ready to be installed right out of the box. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Tested to SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness, along with Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing for assurance of quality
  • Ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic formulas provide safety and reliability for a range of vehicle applications
  • Integrally molded – friction material molded to backing plate for bond integrity
  • Premium shims, slots, and chamfers help to diminish noise, vibration, and braking harshness
  • Stamped backing plate allows for proper pad movement within the caliper assembly, reducing noise, brake pulsation, and helps to protect against premature wear
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
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Bosch – Brake Pad Set (Part No.N10101700432BOS)

Brake Pad Set

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$78.03
Bosch QuietCast Ceramic raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
  • OE style rubber-core shims
  • Special Advanced, platform-specific ceramic formulation
  • Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
  • Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
  • Powder-coated backing plate
  • Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
  • Synthetic lubricant in box
  • Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
  • At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
  • Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
  • Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad
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ACDelco – Brake Pad Set (Part No.N1010636671ACD)

Brake Pad Set

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$64.78
ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads are formulated with steel strands to provide strength and conduct heat away from the rotor’s surface while offering quality braking power. ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Brake Pads are designed to meet OE standards for fit, form and function, and they are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature wear. Independently tested using D3EA and SAE J2784 standards, ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Brake Pads offer exceptional performance and include noise-dampening shims, where applicable.

Product Features:
  • Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
  • Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
  • Tested to D3EA SAE2784 standards to help assure quality
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.MX929)

ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$35.00
Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brake pads feature Wagner OE21 low copper technology, setting new benchmarks for our ceramic brake pad performance. Our brakes feature Integrally Molded Sound Insulator (IMI) that dissipates heat and vibration.

Product Features:
  • QUIET PERFORMANCE — Semi-metallic friction material engineered in-house to allow quiet operation and high performance
  • EXCEPTIONAL BRAKING POWER — Advanced friction formulations dissipate heat for superior braking performance
  • ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
  • HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for all vehicle types
  • ZERO/LOW COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25 zero-copper friction formulation
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What are the most popular Front Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2003 Subaru Forester?

With 8 brands you can trust, our most popular Front Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2003 Subaru Forester parts are:
Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)
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Brake Pads : Front, Reliable and Dependable Stopping
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What are the best aftermarket Front Brake Pads and Shoes for the 2003 Subaru Forester?

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Ultra Premium Ceramic Brake Pads
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