Carbotech Front Brake Pads - 2015-2021 Subaru WRX, Legacy GT & Outback 3.6R - CT1078
Carbotech Front Brake Pads - 2015-2021 Subaru WRX, Legacy GT & Outback 3.6R - CT1078 - 1521 - Street is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Carbotech Front Brake Pads for the 2015-2021 Subaru WRX, Legacy GT & Outback 3.6R. Pick the compound that fits how you drive. 1521 is the street pad. AX6, XP and RP2 are for autocross, track and racing, and Carbotech says they are not for street use.
Fitment at a glance
- Position: Front axle
- Fits: 2015 Subaru WRX (VA), and 2016-2021 WRX with EyeSight and more (see below)
- Part number: CT1078, plus the compound code (for example CT1078-1521)
Fitment
- 2015 Subaru WRX (VA), and 2016-2021 WRX with EyeSight
- 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy GT, Spec B and 3.0R
- 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT and 3.6R, 2013-2014 Legacy 3.6R, and 2015-2019 Legacy
- 2010-2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R, and 2015-2019 Outback
- 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L (2.0XT)
- 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca
Note: Carbotech lists 2016-2021 WRX with EyeSight only. If your 2016-2021 WRX has no EyeSight, check with us before ordering.
Compounds
- 1521: Carbotech's high-performance street compound. Low dust, low noise, rotor friendly, good initial bite. Operating range ambient to 800°F. Carbotech says it is not recommended for any track use.
- AX6: made for autocross. High torque from 50°F to 1000°F+, strong bite at lower temperatures. Not for street use.
- XP8: Carbotech's first racing compound, 200°F to 1250°F+. High fade resistance and rotor friendly; good for track days. Not for street use.
- XP10: strong initial bite and high friction with fade resistance past 1475°F. Not for street use.
- XP12: more bite, torque and fade resistance than XP10, 250°F to 1850°F+. A little harder on rotors than XP10. Not for street use.
- XP20: very aggressive initial bite and linear torque, 275°F to 2000°F+. Not for street use.
- XP24: Carbotech's highest-bite, longest-wearing endurance compound, 400°F to 2000°F+. Not for street use.
- RP2: endurance racing compound with strong bite and good fade resistance, 250°F to 1450°F+. Not for street use.
Product details
- Brand: Carbotech
- Part numbers: 1521 CT1078-1521; AX6 CT1078-AX6; XP8 CT1078-XP8; XP10 CT1078-XP10; XP12 CT1078-XP12; XP20 CT1078-XP20; XP24 CT1078-XP24; RP2 CT1078-RP2
- Category: Brakes, Rotors & Pads / Brake Pads - Performance
The photo shows Carbotech pads in general. The shape of your pad will match your car's caliper.
Check the fitment list against your car before ordering. If you are not sure it fits, send us a message with your year and trim.
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