PowerStop Z26-2045 Z26 Front Brake Pads for 2017-2022 Subaru Impreza/Crosstrek

Vehicle Fitment

• 2017-2022 Subaru Impreza (Base, Premium, Sport, Sport Premium, Sport Limited, Limited) - 2.0L FB20 H4, AWD (Symmetrical AWD) and FWD; with 294mm front disc rotors
• 2018-2022 Subaru Crosstrek (Base, Premium, Limited, Sport, Hybrid) - 2.0L FB20 H4 / 2.0L Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV); AWD
• 2019-2022 Subaru Forester (Sport, Limited, Premium, Touring) - 2.5L FB25 H4; AWD
• 2022-2023 Subaru WRX (Base, Premium, Limited, GT; CVT and Manual Transmission) - 2.4L FA24 Turbo H4; AWD

Fitment Notes

• Front axle only - sold as a 2-wheel set (one complete set of front brake pads covering both left and right sides)
• Impreza - 294mm front disc required: the Z26-2045 fits standard Impreza models with the 294mm front rotor. It does NOT fit the WRX, which shares the Impreza body but uses a larger front caliper and rotor specification requiring a different pad shape
• Forester Base and e-Boxer hybrid trims: confirm your front rotor diameter matches before ordering - Sport, Limited, Premium, and Touring trims are confirmed; Base and e-Boxer variants have not been independently verified with this pad number
• Pads only - no rotors included; pair with PowerStop front drilled/slotted or OE replacement rotors for a complete front brake upgrade
• Does NOT fit the 2022+ WRX STI or any WRX STI - those models use Brembo 4-piston front calipers requiring a different pad specification

Features

• Proprietary Z26 carbon-fiber ceramic compound delivers significantly higher brake torque than OEM pads, providing shorter, more confident stops under aggressive street driving and spirited cornering - the driving style common among Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek, and WRX owners
• Fade resistance to 1,500°F - the Z26 formula maintains consistent braking performance where standard ceramic pads would begin to fade, making it well suited to technical roads, mountain descents, and repeated high-speed stops
• Thermal scorched pad surface accelerates the break-in process, so the pads reach full performance output sooner after installation
• Integrally molded constrained-layer steel shims provide a sandwich of two steel layers with a viscoelastic core - a more effective anti-squeal solution than single-layer steel or Teflon shims
• Low-dust formula validated through 3rd-party on-vehicle testing - keeps alloy wheels cleaner between washes
• Powder-coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion, extending pad life and preventing the backing plate degradation that leads to brake noise

Specifications

• Position: Front axle
• Sold as: 2-wheel set (one complete set of front brake pads)
• Compound: Z26 Street Warrior Carbon-Fiber Ceramic
• Shim type: Integrally molded constrained-layer steel
• Warranty: 90 days / 3,000 miles limited

Included Components

• 1x Set of front Z26 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads (both left and right)
• Premium stainless-steel hardware kit (abutment clips, caliper hardware)
• Ceramic brake lubricant

Product Description

The PowerStop Z26-2045 is a front Z26 Street Warrior Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pad set engineered for the current-generation Subaru Impreza (2017-2022), Crosstrek (2018-2022), Forester (2019-2022), and WRX (2022-2023) - vehicles that share a common front brake pad footprint across the 2045 shape. Where the Z23 Evolution Sport is the right choice for everyday driving upgrades, the Z26 is the step up for drivers who regularly push harder: those who frequent technical mountain roads, enjoy spirited all-wheel-drive driving, or simply want the maximum fade resistance available in a street-legal bolt-on upgrade. The Z26 compound's carbon-fiber ceramic formula is rated to resist fade to 1,500°F and delivers brake torque consistently above OEM, with the same low-dust and noise-free characteristics that make PowerStop pads a popular choice for Subaru enthusiasts who care about keeping their alloy wheels clean.

One critical fitment boundary applies to the Impreza: the Z26-2045 fits standard Impreza variants with the 294mm front rotor and single-piston front caliper. The WRX uses the same body but a different, larger front brake system - those vehicles are covered separately within the 2022-2023 WRX fitment via a different pad geometry. WRX STI is not covered by this pad at any year - the STI uses a 4-piston Brembo front caliper. For a complete front brake upgrade, pair with PowerStop's matched drilled and slotted front rotors. Pads only - rotors are not included.