DBA DB1722SP Street Performance Front Brake Pads for Subaru WRX VA/Legacy GT

Vehicle Fitment

• 2015-2021 Subaru WRX (VA, AWD, FA20DIT 2.0L Turbo, Standard Non-Brembo Front Caliper) - Front
• 2005-2009 Subaru Liberty GT / Legacy GT (BL/BP, AWD, EJ20/EJ255 2.0-2.5L Turbo) - Front
• 2007-2009 Subaru Liberty GT spec.B (BL/BP, AWD, EJ255 2.5L Turbo) - Front
• 2010-2014 Subaru Liberty GT / Legacy 2.5GT (BM/BR, AWD, EJ255 2.5L Turbo) - Front
• 2010-2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R (BM/BR, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Front
• 2010-2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R (BR, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Front
• 2014-2015 Subaru Forester XT (SJ, AWD, FA20F 2.0L Turbo) - Front
• 2006-2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca / Tribeca (WX, AWD, EZ30/EZ36 3.0-3.6L H6) - Front
• 2008-2014 Subaru Tribeca (B9A, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Front

Fitment Notes

• Replaces superseded DBA part number DB1722.
• 2015-2021 Subaru WRX fitment is for the standard front caliper only. WRX models equipped with the optional Performance Package Brembo front calipers require a different pad number - do not use DB1722SP on Brembo-equipped WRX variants.
• Australia-market vehicles: The Subaru Liberty GT (BL/BP 2004-2009, BM 2010-2014) and Liberty 3.6R are the direct Australian-market equivalents of the Legacy GT and Legacy 3.6R listed above and are confirmed fitments.
• Due to multiple brake packages being available across some model years and variants, DBA recommends comparing existing pad dimensions against DBA's published pad shape diagram before ordering.
• Recommended rotor pairing: DBA Street Series T2 slotted or 4000 Series T3 slotted front rotors for optimum braking performance.

Features

• Semi-metallic carbon fibre friction compound delivers a meaningful step up in initial bite and pedal responsiveness over OE replacement pads, while retaining the refinement and low dust output expected from a daily-driven street pad.
• Copper-free, NSFI certified formulation reduces the environmental impact of brake dust without compromising friction performance - suitable for all markets with copper-free brake pad regulations.
• Optimal braking consistency maintained up to 500°C (932°F), giving these pads enough thermal headroom for spirited street driving, weekend canyon runs, and light autocross use without the fade or noise associated with track-only compounds.
• Factory post-curing (scorching) process applied during manufacturing raises cold friction effectiveness from the first brake application and significantly shortens the bedding-in period compared to uncured pads.
• Application-specific slots machined into the friction face continuously facilitate temperature stability and evacuate friction dust and gases from the pad-rotor interface, maintaining consistent bite throughout a drive.
• Application-specific multi-layered elastomeric coated NVH shims are included, reducing brake squeal and pedal vibration - important for the WRX, Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca platforms, which are all used as refined daily drivers.
• Direct OE-replacement bolt-on fit - no modification to calipers, brackets, or hardware required on any listed vehicle.
• Engineered as the optimal match for DBA's Street Series T2 or 4000 Series T3 slotted front rotors to form a matched system with improved first-application bite and shortened bed-in time.

Specifications

• Position: Front Axle
• Friction Material: Semi-metallic, carbon fibre compound, copper-free (NSFI certified)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 500°C (932°F)
• Pad Dimensions: 157mm x 63.75mm x 16.6mm (inner and outer)
• Pad Shape: D1078
• Quantity Per Vehicle: 1 set (4 pads total - covers both front calipers)
• Supersedes: DB1722
• Recommended Rotor Pairing: DBA Street Series T2 Slotted or 4000 Series T3 Slotted Front Rotors
• Driving Applications: Daily street performance, spirited driving, light autocross, SUV/4WD

Included Components

• 1x Set of Front Street Performance Brake Pads (4 pads total - covers both front calipers)
• 1x Set of application-specific multi-layered NVH shims
• 1x Sachet of high-temperature brake pad lubricant

Product Description

The DBA DB1722SP Street Performance front brake pads are a direct-fit OE upgrade for a broad range of Subaru performance and turbo vehicles, covering the WRX VA (2015-2021, standard caliper), Legacy GT and Liberty GT across two generations (BL/BP 2005-2009, BM/BR 2010-2014), Legacy 3.6R, Outback 3.6R, Forester XT, and the B9 Tribeca/Tribeca. Built around DBA's semi-metallic carbon fibre compound in a copper-free, NSFI-certified formulation, these pads deliver a clear improvement in initial bite, pedal feel, and thermal headroom compared to standard OEM replacements, while retaining the low dust output, low noise, and daily drivability that these platforms demand.

Rated to 500°C (932°F), the DB1722SP has sufficient thermal tolerance for enthusiastic street driving and light performance use - including spirited mountain passes, canyon driving, and occasional autocross events - without the cold-bite penalty, high dust, or brake noise associated with more aggressive track-focused compounds. The factory scorching (post-curing/TSP) process applied during manufacture means these pads produce effective braking from the very first application and require minimal formal bedding-in compared to uncured alternatives. Application-specific slots in the friction face continuously vent heat and clear dust during braking, and the included multi-layered NVH shims ensure these pads remain quiet and vibration-free even in the longer, heavier platforms like the Tribeca and Outback.

A critical fitment note for WRX owners: the DB1722SP fits the standard non-Brembo front caliper on the 2015-2021 VA WRX. WRX models equipped with the optional Performance Package Brembo front calipers require a different pad number. Buyers should confirm their front caliper type before ordering. DBA recommends pairing these pads with Street Series T2 slotted or 4000 Series T3 slotted front rotors for improved first-application effectiveness and an overall shorter system break-in period. The DB1722SP supersedes the original DB1722 and is a direct drop-in replacement wherever the predecessor was previously fitted.