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EBC Front Brake Pads – 15–21 Subaru WRX / 05–21 Outback / 05–21 Legacy

by EBC
SKU EBCDP21583
Original price $189.05 USD - Original price $266.95 USD
Original price
$189.07 USD
$189.05 USD - $266.95 USD
Current price $189.07 USD
Caliper: Factory Sliding (2-Piston)
Compound: Greenstuff

Lead Time: Good: 1-2 Days


Est. Ship By: Monday, November 09

Est. Delivery: Wednesday, November 11 - Monday, November 16


These estimates are based on recent lead times for this item and are not guaranteed. We will contact you if your order will be outside this estimate.

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For ✔guaranteed fit (only applicable if you buy direct from Alconkits.com) check our certified applications below:

EBC Front Brake Pads – 15–21 Subaru WRX / 05–21 Outback / 05–21 Legacy

Recorded vehicle platforms and applications (source YMM data):

Subaru Platforms

Subaru b9 tribeca: 2006

Subaru forester: 2014, 2016, 2018

Subaru legacy: 2005–2006, 2008–2013, 2015–2017, 2020–2021

Subaru outback: 2005–2006, 2010, 2012–2016, 2020–2021

Subaru tribeca: 2009

Subaru WRX: 2015–2022

Platform context: selected Subaru WRX, Outback and Legacy brake configurations. This product includes distinct pad shapes for different brake packages.

Different caliper/pad-shape choices are not interchangeable across every listed vehicle. Use Step 1 in the product description to identify the correct brake configuration.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

EBC Front Brake Pads – Subaru WRX, Outback & Legacy

Select your front caliper first, then your EBC compound. This listing contains two distinct physical pad shapes for selected applications. Vehicle years describe broad family coverage, not every individual brake package.

Step 1 — Identify your front brake caliper

Check the installed caliper and compare the shape drawing. Caliper color alone does not establish fitment.

Factory Sliding (2-Piston)

Selected factory WRX front brakes and some Outback/Legacy applications.

EBC shape DP1583 — compare pad outline and mounting points.

Brembo (4-Piston Front)

Selected 2020–2021 WRX Performance Package cars equipped with fixed Brembo front calipers.

EBC shape DP1210 — different from DP1583.

Important: WRX STI and aftermarket calipers require separate verification. Some earlier Performance Package cars have red-painted sliding calipers, not these Brembo brakes.

Step 2 — Choose your EBC compound

Select the friction material that best suits how you drive, after identifying the brake package.

Greenstuff

Responsive everyday street driving

Available in this listing for DP1583 only.

Redstuff

Street performance with a low-dust focus

Available for DP1583 and DP1210.

Yellowstuff

Spirited street driving with higher braking demands

Available for DP1583 and DP1210.

Bluestuff NDX

More demanding performance driving; review EBC's use guidance

Available for DP1583 and DP1210.

Each option corresponds to a genuine EBC SKU. Compound choice changes friction material; caliper choice changes physical fitment. Not every combination is available.

Step 3 — Verify your pad shape

1

Confirm the fitted calipers

Check the car's original brake equipment and any previous-owner modifications. Factory trim names alone may not establish the caliper.

2

Compare the EBC shape drawing

Find DP1583 (factory sliding) or DP1210 (Brembo) in the gallery. Match the outline, dimensions, mounting tabs and holes against your current front pads.

3

Confirm the exact SKU

Choose the matching front caliper and compound in the product selectors, then review the EBC part number before ordering.

Unsure which pads fit?

Contact AlconKits before ordering. We can help identify the correct caliper and pad shape.

Subaru fitment overview

Year ranges cover major applications, with model- and brake-package-dependent fitment. Isolated missing years in imported YMM records are not automatically exclusions.

WRX (2015–2021)

Factory sliding brakes; selected 2020–2021 WRX Performance Package cars use a different Brembo pad shape.

Outback (2005–2021)

Selected factory brake configurations; verify the pad shape.

Legacy (2005–2021)

Selected factory brake configurations; verify the pad shape.

Other applications may use the same shape, but are not necessarily included in the title. Always verify the installed caliper and pad drawing.

Installation and bedding

Replace pads as a complete front axle set, inspect rotors and hardware, and follow EBC's bedding instructions for your chosen compound. Use a qualified technician where appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Does every Outback or Legacy in the year range fit? No. Check the actual brake configuration and DP1583 drawing.

Do Performance Package and standard WRX cars use the same shape? Not when equipped with the applicable Brembo brakes. Select DP1210 only after verifying the Brembo caliper and pad drawing.

Can I identify the brakes by caliper paint? No. Identify the actual caliper design and compare the pad outline.

Final fitment verification is the customer's responsibility. Returns are subject to our published return policy; checking before purchase reduces avoidable shipping costs and delays.

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