EBC DP31583C Redstuff Front Brake Pads Subaru WRX Legacy Forester Outback

Vehicle Fitment

• 2015-2021 Subaru WRX 2.0T (VA Chassis; All Trims - Base, Premium, Limited, Series.Yellow, Series.White; excludes 2022+ VB-chassis WRX) - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078
• 2005-2021 Subaru Legacy (All Trims - 2.5i, 2.5GT, 3.6R, Sport, Limited, Touring; all engine variants) - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078
• 2010-2021 Subaru Outback (All Trims - 2.5i, 3.6R, Touring, XT; all engine variants) - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078
• 2014-2018 Subaru Forester XT 2.0T (SJ Chassis; Touring, Premium, Sport) - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078
• 2006-2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078
• 2008-2014 Subaru Tribeca - Front Axle, Vented 293mm Front Rotor, FMSI D1078

Fitment Notes

• 2022+ WRX (VB chassis) does NOT fit - the redesigned 2022 Subaru WRX moved to a new platform with a different front brake caliper and rotor specification; DP31583C is confirmed for 2015-2021 (VA) WRX only; 2022+ WRX buyers require a separate EBC part number
• WRX STI does NOT use this pad - the WRX STI across all generations uses Brembo 4-piston front calipers with larger front rotors and requires a separate Redstuff part number (DP31584C for the rear on most STI applications, and a different front pad for the Brembo front caliper); if you own a WRX STI, confirm your front caliper before ordering
• The 2013-2018 Forester XT (2.0T turbocharged) fits; the naturally-aspirated Forester variants (2.5i, 2.5X) use a smaller front rotor configuration and may require a different pad - verify your rotor diameter before ordering
• Fitment spans Subaru's EJ-series, FB-series, and EZ-series engine families across the Legacy, Outback, and Forester platforms because the front brake architecture (293mm vented, 5-bolt, FMSI D1078) was shared across these models regardless of engine specification
• Front axle only - this is a front pad set; rear pads require a separate part number (DP31584C covers the rear on most of these applications)
• FMSI Pad No. D1078; pad dimensions: 157 x 64 x 18mm; compatible with the Akebono-sourced front caliper fitted to most of these covered Subaru models
• Redstuff has a longer bed-in period than OEM or Greenstuff pads - allow approximately 300-1,000 miles of varied street driving for full ceramic performance; some minor chirp from cold during bed-in is normal
• Not for track, timed event, or competition use; for track and HPDE applications EBC recommends Yellowstuff or Bluestuff
• Do not fit upgrade pads to the rear axle unless the same compound upgrade is simultaneously applied to the front
• Sold as a front pad set only (both front wheel positions); rear brake pads, rotors, hardware, and brake fluid are not included

Features

• Redstuff Ceramic compound - EBC's flagship low-dust street performance pad; aramid fiber-based compound enhanced with ceramic particles delivering the lowest dust output in EBC's automotive lineup with zero steel fiber content; on the WRX and Legacy GT platforms, OEM pads produce significant dark brake dust that coats the face of alloy wheels and is difficult to remove without dedicated wheel cleaners - Redstuff reduces this by 60-90% while simultaneously improving stopping performance, making it the ideal daily-driver upgrade for Subaru enthusiasts who want cleaner wheels and stronger braking without compromising street manners
• 60-90% brake dust reduction vs. OEM - Redstuff eliminates steel fiber entirely from its compound; the minimal residual dust is fine and washes off easily with a sponge and water, keeping the Subaru's alloy wheels clean between washes without etching into wheel lacquer or anodized surfaces
• Up to 20-25% shorter stopping distances vs. OEM - independent testing at the UK MIRA Motor Vehicle Research Institute demonstrated Redstuff stops a vehicle up to approximately 50 feet shorter than stock pads from 100 mph under witnessed test conditions; strong initial bite from cold that improves progressively as the compound heats up, providing a confident, linear pedal feel well-suited to Subaru's front-biased all-wheel-drive brake architecture
• Reduced rotor wear - the absence of steel fiber in the compound means significantly lower abrasive surface action on the front vented rotor; particularly important on the Subaru platform where front rotor replacement is a common service interval item and rotor longevity is directly tied to pad compound aggressiveness
• EBC Brake-In surface coating - pads arrive pre-coated on the friction face to enable safe controlled braking immediately after installation and to accelerate initial pad seating; full ceramic bed-in to peak performance requires 300-1,000 miles of varied street use - this is normal for ceramic-enhanced compounds
• Shimmed and chamfered construction - includes noise-reducing shims and pre-chamfered edges for silent, vibration-free operation; important on the Subaru platform where brake squeal is a known owner concern with certain aftermarket compound selections
• ECE R90 approved - carries ECE R90 type approval confirming compliance with European brake safety standard friction thresholds for street-legal use
• Copper-free formula - contains no copper, lead, or toxic sulfides; compliant with current and upcoming North American copper-reduction regulations and European brake pad environmental standards; carries EBC's Leaf Mark N environmental certification
• Manufactured in the UK - produced at EBC's UK manufacturing facilities; country of origin: GB

Specifications

• Part Number: DP31583C
• Brand: EBC Brakes
• Series: Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust
• Compound Type: Aramid Fiber with Ceramic Particle Enhancement - no steel fibers
• Position: Front
• FMSI Pad No.: D1078
• Pad Dimensions: 157 x 64 x 18mm
• Compatible Rotor Construction: Vented
• Compatible Rotor Diameter: 293mm
• Compatible Rotor Height: 56.7mm
• Compatible Rotor Thickness: 27.9mm
• Compatible Rotor Center Hole Diameter: 58mm
• Bolt Holes: 5
• Nominal Friction Coefficient: 0.5
• Quantity: Set (both front wheel positions)
• Intended Use: Fast Street / Highway - Not for Track or Competition Use
• Approvals: ECE R90; Leaf Mark N
• Bed-In: 300-1,000 miles for full ceramic compound performance
• Warranty: 1 Year / 10,000 miles of highway use against manufacturing defects; void for race, track, taxi/hire, or competition use
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Included Components

• 1x Set of EBC DP31583C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads (both front wheel positions)
• Note: Rear brake pads, brake rotors, brake hardware, and brake fluid are NOT included.

Product Description

The EBC DP31583C is a front brake pad set from the Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Series, engineered for fast street and highway use on Subaru's AWD platform. Fitment covers the 2015-2021 WRX 2.0T (VA chassis only - excludes 2022+ VB), 2005-2021 Legacy (all trims and engines), 2010-2021 Outback (all trims), 2014-2018 Forester XT 2.0T, 2006-2007 B9 Tribeca, and 2008-2014 Tribeca - front axle only, FMSI D1078, vented 293mm front rotor. WRX STI does not apply (Brembo caliper). Rear pads sold separately (DP31584C).

Subaru's OEM front pads on the WRX, Legacy GT, and Forester XT produce heavy, dark brake dust that is one of the most commonly cited owner frustrations across Subaru forums - it coats alloy wheels quickly and requires aggressive wheel cleaners to remove. Redstuff solves this by eliminating all steel fiber content from its compound, replacing it with ceramic-enhanced aramid fiber that reduces front brake dust by 60-90% while also improving stopping distances by up to 20-25% over OEM. The minimal residual dust washes off with a sponge. Bed-in requires 300-1,000 miles of varied street driving for peak ceramic performance - this is normal and not a defect. Not for track use; for performance driving and HPDE see Yellowstuff. Manufactured in the UK; ECE R90 approved; copper-free with Leaf Mark N certification.