Ferodo

The best Ferodo pads for most street-driven cars are the DS2500 compound, which dominates this collection across Subaru WRX and WRX STI, Mitsubishi EVO, and BRZ, FR-S, and 86 applications. Track drivers can step up to the DS1.11 or DS3000 listings here. Every pad fits a specific caliper and axle, so confirm year, model, and axle first.

Brake pads clamp the rotor when you press the pedal, and the compound decides pedal feel, heat tolerance, and cold behavior. A street pad needs dependable bite on the first stop of the day, while repeated hard track stops demand a compound that keeps working as temperatures climb. This collection follows that split: the dual-purpose DS2500 line covers most fitments, with track-focused DS1.11 and DS3000 pads for specific applications.

Ferodo is the single brand behind this page. Front pads are listed for the 2006-2007 WRX, 2004-2017 WRX STI including cars with OEM Brembo calipers, and 2003-2005 WRX and Forester applications, while rear pads cover the WRX STI, EVO 8 and 9, EVO X front fitments, and BRZ, FR-S, and 86 rear calipers. Ferodo is long associated with motorsport braking, and DS2500 is widely chosen by owners who drive to the track and drive home on the same pads. Browse the wider Brakes range for the complete system view.

Comparing across brands, the Brake Pads range shows how Ferodo sits alongside the rest of the market. EBC Brakes is a familiar alternative known for its color-coded street and fast-road pad families and broad coverage. EBC shoppers usually value its street-first positioning, while Ferodo shoppers here typically start from a specific DS-compound fitment for a Subaru or EVO caliper.

StopTech is another benchmark brand here, known for street performance pads, big brake kits, and a strong presence on tracked Subarus. Its range suits drivers building a complete system — pads, rotors, and lines — rather than pads alone. Planning the whole axle avoids pairing fresh pads with worn rotors, which limits performance and pad life.

Many fitments here reference OEM Brembo calipers, the fixed-caliper hardware fitted from the factory. Brembo is the benchmark name in high-performance braking, and pads shaped for its calipers — including the DS2500 and DS3000 rear listings here — are a common first upgrade. For the bigger picture, read our roundup of the top 5 brake systems for sports cars, and consider a Big Brake Kit only if pads alone fall short.

What is the difference between DS2500, DS1.11, and DS3000?

DS2500 is the dual-purpose choice for the widest range of street and light-track fitments. DS1.11 and DS3000 appear on track-focused listings, such as rear pads for WRX STI and EVO cars with OEM Brembo calipers. Match the compound to how you drive.

How do I know which pads fit my car?

Pad shape follows the caliper, so year, model, and trim all matter — a WRX STI with Brembo calipers uses a different pad from a standard WRX. Listings name the application, such as 2004-2017 WRX STI or 2008-2015 EVO X. Confirm front versus rear before ordering.

Do performance pads need a tune or other changes?

No tune is required. Inspect rotors, fluid, and lines at the same time, because fresh pads on worn rotors will not perform or wear evenly. Bed new pads in per the instructions.