EBC DP51583NDX Bluestuff NDX Front Pads for 2003-2024 Forester/Outback/Legacy

Vehicle Fitment

• 2003-2010 Subaru Legacy IV (Sedan/Estate, 3.0L H6)
• 2009-2014 Subaru Legacy IV GT (2.5L Turbo H4)
• 2005-2014 Subaru Tribeca B9 (3.0L/3.6L H6)
• 2008-2024 Subaru Forester SH/SJ (2.0L H4; 2.0L Turbo; 2.0L Diesel)
• 2015-2024 Subaru Levorg VM (1.6L/2.0L Turbo H4)
• 2009-2024 Subaru Outback BR/BS (2.0L/2.5L/3.6L H4/H6; 2.0L Diesel)

Features

• Bluestuff NDX high-friction compound (~0.52 µ) for trackday and performance street use
• Pre-scorched surface eliminates extensive bedding-in
• Deep V-grooves improve cooling, dust/debris removal
• Chemical interlayer bonding resists pad-to-plate separation
• Copper-free formulation - compliant with emerging environmental regs
• Rotor-friendly aramid fiber mix minimizes wear and scoring
• Progressive cold bite with stable friction up to ~900 °C
• R90/ECE homologated for road legality in most markets (non-EU track use)
• Significantly longer life than Yellowstuff - durable for spirited use

Specifications

• Axle Position: Front; FMSI D1078
• Pad Dimensions: 157 x 64 x 18 mm; weight ~1.05 kg
• Coefficient of Friction: ~0.52 (150-900 °C)
• Material: Aramid fiber, asbestos- and copper-free
• Backing Plate: High-strength steel with chemical interlayer
• Emissions Certification: ECE R90 (road-legal, excludes EU track-only)
• Set Quantity: 4 pads per axle
• Warranty: 12 mo manufacturer (excludes race use)

Included Components

• 1x set of 4 front brake pads (complete axle coverage)

Product Description

The EBC Bluestuff NDX DP51583NDX front brake pads bring premium braking performance to a wide range of Subaru models - from Forester and Outback to Legacy, Levorg, and Tribeca. With a potent aramid-based compound delivering a ~0.52 µ coefficient of friction, these pads offer precise, cold-bite braking and excellent modulation suitable for track days and spirited street driving.

Factory heat-scored and bonded via chemical interlayer, they require minimal bedding-in and resist separation under extreme heat. Deep V-grooves aid in dust evacuation and thermal control. Copper-free and ECE R90 certified, DP51583NDX stays street-legal in most regions, while providing significantly longer lifespan than the Yellowstuff variant. Ideal for enthusiasts upgrading from OEM pads to support aggressive driving without sacrificing road compliance.