Brake Kits

The best brake kits are matched packages of pads and rotors for your exact car: a StopTech Street or Stage 2 package for a WRX, STI, Evo or S2000, an EBC slotted or drilled package for a street-driven Subaru, or a Brembo OE Gold front kit for a 2015-2021 WRX. Start with your year and model, then decide whether you need one axle or all four corners.

A brake kit bundles pads and rotors in matched compounds and finishes, so pedal feel and bite stay consistent instead of mixing old and new parts. Slotted rotors suit harder use, drilled rotors add a sportier look for street cars, and plain rotors suit daily driving. Confirm whether a listing covers the front, rear or all four wheels, and check notes such as EyeSight fitment.

StopTech dominates this shelf, with Street, Sport and Stage 2 packages in slotted, drilled and drilled/slotted versions for the WRX, STI, Legacy, BRZ, Mitsubishi Evo 8 and 9, Honda S2000 and Scion tC sampled here. StopTech built its name on balanced, chassis-specific brake upgrades for street and occasional track use, and its staged packages make it easy to buy a matched set for one axle or the whole car. Check your year and model carefully against the title.

EBC Brakes covers the street-package side with front slotted and slotted and drilled packages such as the EBC Front Slotted Brake Package for the 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. EBC is known for making its pads and rotors as matched sets across a wide range of street applications, which suits drivers refreshing a daily driver rather than building a track setup. Pick the rotor finish that matches how the car is actually driven.

Brembo brings factory-level braking with its Front OE Gold Drilled Brake Kit for the 2015-2021 WRX, also offered in a slotted version. Brembo is the name behind the factory brakes on many performance cars, and its OE kits are the choice when you want original-equipment fit and finish with a sportier rotor face. For a full caliper conversion rather than a pad-and-rotor refresh, step up to Big Brake Kits.

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Do I need a front kit, a rear kit, or a full four-wheel kit?

Front brakes do most of the stopping, so a front kit is the common first refresh. Choose a four-wheel package when both ends are worn, so bite stays matched across the car.

Slotted, drilled, or plain rotors — which should I pick?

Slotted suits harder street and light track use, drilled gives a sportier look for street driving, and plain rotors are a durable daily choice. Check your year and model before ordering.

Does a brake kit require a tune or other changes?

No tune is needed for a pad-and-rotor kit. Bed the new pads in following the maker's procedure, and consider fresh fluid and lines while the system is open, especially on an older car.

How hard is installation?

Most kits bolt on with hand tools for an experienced home mechanic, but brakes are safety-critical. Have a professional install and inspect the system if you are unsure.