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EBC Rear Brake Pads – 16–23 Subaru WRX / 20–23 Subaru Legacy

by EBC
SKU EBCDP42257R
$60.96 USD - $130.80 USD
$130.80 USD
$60.96 USD - $130.80 USD
$130.80 USD
Compound: Yellowstuff

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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Explore common maintenance and service items recommended.

Street Brake Fluids:

Racing/Hi Temp Fluids:

Caliper Temp Strips: Wide Band Temp Strips

Rotor Temp Paint: Genesis Temp Paint

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

Verified product-level rear applications. Check Step 1 for brake-package selection.

Subaru WRX: 2016–2023, 2026

Subaru Legacy: 2015–2017, 2020–2023

Subaru Outback: 2015–2016, 2020–2023

Subaru Forester: 2018–2019, 2021, 2026

Subaru Crosstrek: 2019–2020, 2026

Subaru Ascent: 2019, 2026

Subaru Impreza: 2024, 2026

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Step 1 — Rear brake package

For Subaru WRX, Legacy, Outback and related applications recorded below, this rear EBC DP2257 configuration corresponds to FMSI D1808, with a 123.2 × 48 × 14.5 mm pad profile. Subaru brake systems vary by trim and performance package; the original D1808 rear brake pad is not proof of fitment on every WRX caliper. Confirm the fitted rear pads, particularly on higher-performance configurations.

  • Subaru WRX: 2016–2023, 2026
  • Subaru Legacy: 2015–2017, 2020–2023
  • Subaru Outback: 2015–2016, 2020–2023
  • Subaru Forester: 2018–2019, 2021, 2026
  • Subaru Crosstrek: 2019–2020, 2026
  • Subaru Ascent: 2019, 2026
  • Subaru Impreza: 2024, 2026

Step 2 — EBC compound

  • Yellowstuff (EBCDP42257R) — spirited road use.
  • Greenstuff (EBCDP22257) — street use.
  • Redstuff (EBCDP32257C) — street use.
  • Ultimax2 (EBCUD1808): OE-style, street-use compound suited to regular commuting and everyday Subaru driving, not dedicated track use.

The compound changes braking behavior, not physical fitment.

Step 3 — Verify shape / SKU

Check the installed rear backing-plate profile against EBC DP2257 / FMSI D1808 and match the selected SKU. The front and rear Subaru pads use different profiles; do not choose by vehicle badge alone.

Installation and bedding

Check rotor material and condition, hardware and brake-package requirements. Follow the EBC bedding procedure for your compound.

FAQs

Does this fit every vehicle listed? Only the listed brake packages using the DP2257 pad profile; verify your fitted caliper and shape.

Why Choose EBC Brake Pads?

EBC's range of road and motorsport compounds, combined with AlconKits' performance-braking application expertise, helps match friction choice to driving use.

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