Carbotech Front Brake Pads - 2013-2024 Subaru BRZ, 2011-2014 WRX, Forester & Crosstrek - CT1539

Carbotech Front Brake Pads for the 2013-2024 Subaru BRZ, 2011-2014 WRX, Forester & Crosstrek. 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: 2013-2024 Subaru BRZ (ZC6 and ZD8) with the standard (non-Brembo) front calipers and more (see below)
• Part number: CT1539, plus the compound code (for example CT1539-1521)

Fitment

• 2013-2024 Subaru BRZ (ZC6 and ZD8) with the standard (non-Brembo) front calipers
• 2011-2014 Subaru WRX (GR/GV)
• 2011-2014 Subaru Forester, and 2015 Forester 2.5L
• 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Note: BRZ with Brembo front calipers uses CT1001.

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 CT1539-1521; AX6 CT1539-AX6; XP8 CT1539-XP8; XP10 CT1539-XP10; XP12 CT1539-XP12; XP20 CT1539-XP20; XP24 CT1539-XP24; RP2 CT1539-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.