2022 Subaru Impreza Front Brake Pad recommendation?

[tiredguy]

Hello

We have a 2022 Subaru Impreza that we got new and it now has 48k miles and the front brake pads need replacing.

Looking for recommendations on what types of pads to get and or avoid. The vehicle is a daily driver that sees a 50/50 split between freeway and local street driving.

I believe the stock OE pads are semi-metallic. Should I stay with semi-metallic or go with ceramic?

Also any brads to get or avoid?

I might get pads from Rock Auto

Thanks

 

[Rand]

I've been happy with the element 3 line
the latest set seems to squeak abit on the back.. which does not bother me.

Bosch quietcast ? Akebono proact?

 

[skyactiv]

The diamond in the rough is AC Delco Gold. A lot of those brake pads are friction rated GH.

 

[tiredguy]

I might just pay the $52 and get

AKEBONO ACT2045 Proact Ceramic Pad; Includes Premium Stainless Hardware, abutment clips Info
Front; w/ Mechanical Pad Wear Sensor

 

[Clarkbug]

Hello

We have a 2022 Subaru Impreza that we got new and it now has 48k miles and the front brake pads need replacing.

Looking for recommendations on what types of pads to get and or avoid. The vehicle is a daily driver that sees a 50/50 split between freeway and local street driving.

I believe the stock OE pads are semi-metallic. Should I stay with semi-metallic or go with ceramic?

Also any brads to get or avoid?

I might get pads from Rock Auto

Thanks

I was very happy with the set of Bosch Quietcast pads and rotors for the back of my Forester. Excellent fit and finish, no issues or squeaking with them.

I was big on the Element3 line but was really unhappy with the last set I had used. Mirrors some of the others here that had problems.

Anyway, I would say Bosch is a good pick for a daily driver.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Nothing wrong with Akebono pads and Powerstop coated rotors

Another good option is EBC Ultimax2 Blackstuff. Part number UD2045, though Rock Auto doesn't sell EBC. However, EBC does sell a pad and rotor kit. Their rotors are the Geomet coated type that is popular these days.

 

[skyactiv]

Whatever you choose, update us on the pedal feel… once you’ve broke them in.

 

[Selmorides]

We did Powerstop pads and geomet rotors on the Saturn. Quiet and felt better than what a shop installed before.

 

[MurkyAsparagus]

I’ve done a set of Akebono on a 2017 Impreza and they held up fantastic! It was on a manual Impreza that drove a ton through the mountains with heavy braking. Lasted a while, good braking, low dust.

 

[Tundragod]

Hello

We have a 2022 Subaru Impreza that we got new and it now has 48k miles and the front brake pads need replacing.

Looking for recommendations on what types of pads to get and or avoid. The vehicle is a daily driver that sees a 50/50 split between freeway and local street driving.

I believe the stock OE pads are semi-metallic. Should I stay with semi-metallic or go with ceramic?

Also any brads to get or avoid?

I might get pads from Rock Auto

Thanks

Pads slap?

 

[nthach]

Subaru uses “ceramic” organic pads. Most of the newer stuff will use ATE calipers but not Euro-formula pads - Akebono or NBK still makes those pads.

Can’t go wrong with Akebono or OEM, I’m impressed with Bosch QuietCast(aka Duralast Elite or PerfectStop) for parts store pads.

 

[DCDG]

Any update on pad choice? If you haven't yet done the brakes, i would recommend Powerstop Z17's or Bosch QuiestCast.