EBC DP52330NDX Bluestuff NDX Front Brake Pads for 2022-2026 Subaru WRX VB 2.4L

Vehicle Fitment

• 2022-2026 Subaru WRX (VB, All trims, 2.4L FA24 Turbo H4, AWD)

Fitment Notes

• FMSI pad shape D2045
• Fits factory 294mm front rotor
• Front axle only -- pair with rear EBC BlueStuff pads as needed
• Sport/Track-oriented compound -- produces some brake dust and noise
• Requires 3-4 hard braking events for bed-in on track
• R90 / ECE approved for road use
• Best paired with multi-piston aftermarket calipers and larger rotors

Features

• EBC BlueStuff NDX semi-race aramid fiber compound
• High friction from cold start
• 0.6+ peak friction coefficient under braking
• Working temperature up to 1000°F / 540°C
• Factory heat-scorched for rapid bed-in
• NDX chemical interlayer system
• 5x improved shear strength over standard pads
• Deep V-groove venting
• Catches dirt, dust, and debris
• Edge chamfers for noise reduction
• Center slots for thermal stability
• R90 / ECE road-legal certification
• Progressive friction curve
• Excellent pedal modulation
• Strong trail-braking response
• Rotor-friendly aramid base
• Reduced spark emission vs semi-metallic

Specifications

• Series: BlueStuff NDX 5000
• Position: Front
• Side: Left and right
• Pad shape: FMSI D2045
• Compound: Semi-race aramid fiber with NDX interlayer
• Friction coefficient: 0.6+ peak
• Pad dimensions: 145.3 x 58.4 x 16.9mm
• Backing plate: Vented
• Rotor diameter: 294mm
• Working temperature: Cold to 1000°F / 540°C
• Certification: ECE R90 road-legal
• UPC: 889668264906
• Bed-in: Factory pre-scorched (3-4 brake events on track)

Included Components

• 2x EBC BlueStuff NDX front brake pads
• 1x Hardware kit (as required)

Product Description

The EBC DP52330NDX BlueStuff NDX Front Brake Pads are engineered specifically for the 2022-2026 Subaru WRX (VB chassis) with the 2.4L FA24 turbo flat-four. BlueStuff NDX is EBC's flagship hybrid sport/track compound -- bridging the gap between a pure race pad and a fully street-legal high-performance pad. The semi-race aramid fiber compound delivers a peak friction coefficient above 0.6 with strong cold bite, fade-free operation up to 1000°F (540°C), and progressive pedal modulation that excels in trail braking and repeated heavy deceleration.

Each pad benefits from EBC's NDX chemical interlayer system, a harder material between the friction compound and backing plate that delivers five times the shear strength of conventional pads -- engineered specifically for heavy-duty race applications. The factory heat-scorched surface treatment dramatically accelerates bed-in, with full performance available after just 3-4 hard braking events on track. Deep V-grooves vent gas and catch dirt and debris, while the aramid base reduces rotor wear and eliminates the spark-emission characteristic of semi-metallic race pads. ECE R90 approved for road use, making BlueStuff NDX equally at home on a Sunday track day or the daily commute. Note: this is a performance compound -- expect some brake dust and noise vs OE pads.