DBA DB1789SP Street Performance Rear Brake Pads for Subaru WRX/BRZ/86/FR-S

Vehicle Fitment

• 2011-2014 Subaru WRX (GJ/GP, AWD, EJ257 2.5L Turbo, Standard Non-Brembo Rear Caliper) - Rear
• 2015-2020 Subaru WRX (VA, AWD, FA20DIT 2.0L Turbo, Standard Non-Brembo Rear Caliper) - Rear
• 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ (ZC6, RWD, FA20 2.0L H4, Without Brembo Rear Brakes) - Rear
• 2013-2016 Scion FR-S (ZN6, RWD, FA20 2.0L H4) - Rear
• 2017-2019 Toyota 86 (ZN6, RWD, FA20 2.0L H4, Without Brembo Rear Brakes) - Rear
• 2011-2013 Subaru Forester XT (SH, AWD, EJ255 2.5L Turbo) - Rear
• 2013-2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT (SJ, AWD, FA20F 2.0L Turbo) - Rear
• 2010-2014 Subaru Liberty GT / Legacy 2.5GT (BM/BR, AWD, EJ255 2.5L Turbo) - Rear
• 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy 3.6R (BM/BR, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Rear
• 2010-2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R (BR, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Rear
• 2006-2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (WX, AWD, EZ30 3.0L H6) - Rear
• 2008-2014 Subaru Tribeca (B9A, AWD, EZ36 3.6L H6) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• BRZ and Toyota 86 fitment applies to vehicles with standard (non-Brembo) rear calipers only. BRZ/86 variants equipped with optional Brembo rear brakes require a different pad number and are not compatible with DB1789SP.
• WRX fitment (2011-2020) applies to the standard non-Brembo rear caliper. WRX STI models use a different rear pad fitment and are not covered by this part number.
• Australia-market vehicles: The Subaru Liberty GT (BM/BR 2010-2014) is the direct Australian-market equivalent of the Legacy GT and Legacy 3.6R listed above and is a confirmed fitment.
• Pad shape: D1124 - vented rear disc application. DBA recommends cross-referencing existing pad dimensions against the D1124 pad shape diagram before ordering, as multiple rear brake configurations existed across some model years and markets.
• Recommended rotor pairing: DBA Street Series T2 slotted or 4000 Series T3 slotted rear rotors for optimum braking performance and shortened system bed-in time.

Features

• Semi-metallic carbon fibre friction compound provides a meaningful step up in initial bite, pedal feel, and thermal headroom over OEM replacement pads - delivering the balance of improved performance and daily drivability that the WRX, BRZ, 86, FR-S, Forester, Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca platforms demand from a rear pad.
• Copper-free, NSFI certified formulation reduces the environmental impact of brake dust without compromising friction output - meeting the copper-free requirements in force across California, Washington, and all NSFI-compliant markets.
• Optimal braking consistency maintained up to 500°C (932°F), providing sufficient thermal headroom for spirited street driving, canyon runs, and light autocross events without the noise, cold-bite penalty, or aggressive bed-in requirement of full track compounds.
• Factory post-curing (scorching/TSP) process applied during manufacturing raises cold friction effectiveness from the very first application and significantly shortens the bedding-in period compared to uncured OEM-style 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 and helping prevent pad glazing under sustained use.
• Application-specific multi-layered elastomeric coated NVH shims are included, reducing brake squeal and pedal vibration at the rear axle - an area where noise issues are particularly noticeable on the BRZ/86/FR-S platform during light-pedal street driving.
• 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 rear rotors, forming a matched system with improved initial bite and a shortened bed-in period.

Specifications

• Position: Rear Axle
• Friction Material: Semi-metallic, carbon fibre compound, copper-free (NSFI certified)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 500°C (932°F)
• Pad Dimensions: 110.49mm x 39.878mm (inner and outer)
• Pad Shape: D1124
• Quantity Per Vehicle: 1 set (4 pads total - covers both rear calipers)
• Shims: Application-specific multi-layered NVH shims included
• Slotted: Yes
• Recommended Rotor Pairing: DBA Street Series T2 Slotted or 4000 Series T3 Slotted Rear Rotors
• Driving Applications: Daily street performance, spirited driving, light autocross

Included Components

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

Product Description

The DBA DB1789SP Street Performance rear brake pads cover a broad range of Subaru and Toyota performance platforms sharing the D1124 vented rear pad shape, including the WRX (2011-2020, standard caliper), BRZ (2013-2020, non-Brembo), Scion FR-S (2013-2016), Toyota 86 (2017-2019, non-Brembo), Forester XT and 2.0XT (2011-2018), Legacy 2.5GT and 3.6R (2010-2014), Outback 3.6R (2010-2014), and the B9 Tribeca and Tribeca (2006-2014). Built around DBA's semi-metallic carbon fibre compound in a copper-free, NSFI-certified formulation, these pads deliver a clear improvement in rear bite, pedal response, and thermal capacity over OEM replacements while retaining the refinement and low dust output expected from a street-focused pad on a daily-driven performance vehicle.

Rated to 500°C (932°F), the DB1789SP offers enough thermal headroom for enthusiastic street use, mountain passes, and occasional autocross events without generating the cold-bite penalty, elevated noise, or short service life associated with more aggressive track compounds. The factory scorching process applied during manufacturing means these pads deliver effective braking from the first application and require minimal formal bedding-in - important for owners replacing worn pads in a daily-use vehicle. Application-specific NVH shims ensure the rear brakes remain quiet and vibration-free across the wide range of operating temperatures and conditions these platforms encounter.

Two critical fitment notes: first, BRZ and Toyota 86 fitment is for the standard (non-Brembo) rear caliper only - Brembo-equipped variants require a different pad. Second, WRX fitment covers the standard non-Brembo rear caliper on both the GJ/GP (2011-2014) and VA (2015-2020) generations; WRX STI models use a different fitment and are not covered. DBA recommends pairing the DB1789SP with Street Series T2 slotted or 4000 Series T3 slotted rear rotors for a matched system that maximises performance and minimises bed-in time.