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**Big Sky WRX** · 02-18-2006, 07:27 AM

The late 2002/early 2003 WRX have several different factory combinations of brake pads, making it difficult to shop for upgrades. Here is a year-by-year breakdown to assist.

2002: All 2002 WRXs have a combination of D721 front pads and D770 rear pads.

2003: Starting in July of 2002 (2003 cars were made in 2002), Subaru decided on new brake calipers for both the front and rear, which consisted of a D929 front pad and D1004 rear pad. This created four variants of WRX brake setups:
1. Some early 2003 cars got the 2002 style D721 and D770 setup
2. Some cars got the older D721 front pads and the new-style D1004 rear pads
3. Some vehicles got the new D929 front pads with the older D770 rear pads
4. Some got the new D929s front and D1004 rear setup.

These variants make purchasing brake pads and brake kits complicated; the easiest (and only) way to tell what you have is to remove the wheels and measure the pads. Generally any 2003 WRXs made after July of 2003 have the new D929 and D1004 setup that was used until 2005.

2004-5: All 2004+ WRX Models use the D929 Front and D1004 Rear brake pad setup.

In 06 the WRX went to the FHI 4/2 pot setup D460 Front, D461 Rear

here's a site that has most of the FMSI's and jpegs for most make/models

http://www.toeflex.cn/brake%20parts/brakepadsasia.htm

Icysheet · 02-18-2006, 02:39 PM

Thanks Big Sky, that's exactly what I needed to know.

damnwrx · 03-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Would you happen to know if I can use any other types of brake pads on my BBK if so, please list options.

MY02 Wagon
BBK (STi)

Thank You

**Big Sky WRX** · 03-20-2006, 04:44 PM

Lots of pad choices for the STi Brembos- Hawk, Ferodo, Carbotech, EBC, Pagid and many more

the front pad is a D1001

The rear is a D961

BlueRex_03 · 04-30-2006, 07:08 AM

I just had to deal with this issue. I have a 03 made in 7/02. I ordered the 721 for the front and didnt fit, thats what came when i oredered them for a 03 WRX.. Searched all over town and one place had a set of the 929, but they were the organic ones. I had no choice had to get them. So if i have the 929 on front i should have the 1004 on the back right ? And who can i order from to ensure i get the proper size.

**Big Sky WRX** · 04-30-2006, 10:12 AM

Not necessarily- they really mixed/matched things up to the point your best to pull one pad (and compare to the drawings above) to insure what you have. SOA really screwed the pooch on this one IMO.

negated · 07-04-2006, 03:51 PM

Hey all,

I went down to the dealership to ask what style pads I currently have on my Sonic Yellow '03 Sedan...I asked about the style types above (D721, D770, D929, D1004), and they looked at me like I had three heads. They gave me a print out based on my VIN with the Subaru part #s...the front pads are 26296/26300...the production date says "200204-200206".

How does that compare? If I order online, do I ask for 2002 or 2003 pads? Are the front rotors the same for both years?

My brakes are about to go and I wanted to order some new ones ASAP...

Thanks!

S.

**Big Sky WRX** · 07-04-2006, 04:29 PM

Geez- they don't even give you valid part #'s. The 2002 front pads- oe part # is 26296FE060- I think from that complete number and the partial number they gave you- you can gather that you have the "2002" style pad.

Rotors are the same.

negated · 07-04-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sky WRX

Geez- they don't even give you valid part #'s. The 2002 front pads- oe part # is 26296FE060- I think from that complete number and the partial number they gave you- you can gather that you have the "2002" style pad.

Rotors are the same.

Nice. Thanks for the quick reply! I've been going crazy trying to figure this out...so that probably means I have the 2002 style rear pads as well? Does this mean that the clips I have now are only good for the 2002 style pads? I am planning on replacing the pads with Hawk HPS so I guess that means I should order the 2002 WRX front/rear pads along with my H6 upgrade...

Big Sky, you're a big help!

S.

**Big Sky WRX** · 07-04-2006, 05:32 PM

Unfortunately I don't think there was any rhyme nor reason on the rears. Best bet is to pull one side and compare w/ the drawings if you want to know for sure.

If your going to the H6 setup you need 02 pads regardless- so if that is what your doing order the 02 rear pads. The clips (2002) are inexpensive so you could order those as well- worse case scenario you end up w/ a extra set of clips

houdini · 08-01-2006, 07:16 PM

I called 3 dealerships and got part numbers for my brakes (from VIN). Can anyone decypher which these are?

Front: 26296 SA 000
Rear: 26696 FC 002 (one place said 004 instead of 002)

1_FAST_WRX · 03-01-2009, 02:57 PM

I have a 2006 WRX with the 4 pot fronts and the single pot rears. And I have looked everywhere to get pads I have 929 for the front which dont fit. and 1004 for the rears which dont fit either. What pads do I need for the front and rears. This is the first time the pads I havent gotten for my subi that dont fit.

**Big Sky WRX** · 03-01-2009, 04:30 PM

the 06 has four pot fronts and two pot rears- not sure how you came up w/ one pot rears?????

the 06 (4/2) uses D460 Front, D461 Rear

2nice2slow · 03-01-2009, 04:38 PM

Are those for all 06 wrx including, limited wagon, and reg limited.

**Big Sky WRX** · 03-01-2009, 05:03 PM

should be- take a pic of your rear caliper I can tell if it's a two pot or not

02-18-2006, 07:27 AM	#1
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	WRX brake pad differences The late 2002/early 2003 WRX have several different factory combinations of brake pads, making it difficult to shop for upgrades. Here is a year-by-year breakdown to assist. 2002: All 2002 WRXs have a combination of D721 front pads and D770 rear pads. 2003: Starting in July of 2002 (2003 cars were made in 2002), Subaru decided on new brake calipers for both the front and rear, which consisted of a D929 front pad and D1004 rear pad. This created four variants of WRX brake setups: 1. Some early 2003 cars got the 2002 style D721 and D770 setup 2. Some cars got the older D721 front pads and the new-style D1004 rear pads 3. Some vehicles got the new D929 front pads with the older D770 rear pads 4. Some got the new D929s front and D1004 rear setup. These variants make purchasing brake pads and brake kits complicated; the easiest (and only) way to tell what you have is to remove the wheels and measure the pads. Generally any 2003 WRXs made after July of 2003 have the new D929 and D1004 setup that was used until 2005. 2004-5: All 2004+ WRX Models use the D929 Front and D1004 Rear brake pad setup. In 06 the WRX went to the FHI 4/2 pot setup D460 Front, D461 Rear here's a site that has most of the FMSI's and jpegs for most make/models http://www.toeflex.cn/brake%20parts/brakepadsasia.htm __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman Last edited by Big Sky WRX; 09-13-2008 at 03:34 PM.

02-18-2006, 02:39 PM	#2
Icysheet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ridgecrest, California Posts: 400	Thanks Big Sky, that's exactly what I needed to know. __________________ 2006 SGM STi Cobb Stage II

03-20-2006, 12:40 PM	#3
damnwrx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Corner of Walk & Don't Walk Posts: 126	Would you happen to know if I can use any other types of brake pads on my BBK if so, please list options. MY02 Wagon BBK (STi) Thank You __________________ ......W...............R.................X....... 2 ******Wa*Go*N***** IHIVF22: PWR Radiator:Pulley: MRT top mount intercooler: Ecutek:GTspec headers-UpPipe: STI Injectors: Walbro Fuel Pump: ACT clutch /Flywheel:Tein Basic: Brembo-BBk:MotoforgeWheels:

03-20-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	Lots of pad choices for the STi Brembos- Hawk, Ferodo, Carbotech, EBC, Pagid and many more the front pad is a D1001 The rear is a D961 __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

04-30-2006, 10:12 AM	#6
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	Not necessarily- they really mixed/matched things up to the point your best to pull one pad (and compare to the drawings above) to insure what you have. SOA really screwed the pooch on this one IMO. __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

04-30-2006, 07:08 AM	#5
BlueRex_03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 4	I just had to deal with this issue. I have a 03 made in 7/02. I ordered the 721 for the front and didnt fit, thats what came when i oredered them for a 03 WRX.. Searched all over town and one place had a set of the 929, but they were the organic ones. I had no choice had to get them. So if i have the 929 on front i should have the 1004 on the back right ? And who can i order from to ensure i get the proper size.

07-04-2006, 03:51 PM	#7
negated Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle-area, WA Posts: 29	Hey all, I went down to the dealership to ask what style pads I currently have on my Sonic Yellow '03 Sedan...I asked about the style types above (D721, D770, D929, D1004), and they looked at me like I had three heads. They gave me a print out based on my VIN with the Subaru part #s...the front pads are 26296/26300...the production date says "200204-200206". How does that compare? If I order online, do I ask for 2002 or 2003 pads? Are the front rotors the same for both years? My brakes are about to go and I wanted to order some new ones ASAP... Thanks! S.

07-04-2006, 04:29 PM	#8
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	Geez- they don't even give you valid part #'s. The 2002 front pads- oe part # is 26296FE060- I think from that complete number and the partial number they gave you- you can gather that you have the "2002" style pad. Rotors are the same. __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

07-04-2006, 05:32 PM	#10
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	Unfortunately I don't think there was any rhyme nor reason on the rears. Best bet is to pull one side and compare w/ the drawings if you want to know for sure. If your going to the H6 setup you need 02 pads regardless- so if that is what your doing order the 02 rear pads. The clips (2002) are inexpensive so you could order those as well- worse case scenario you end up w/ a extra set of clips __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

08-01-2006, 07:16 PM	#11
houdini Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 276	I called 3 dealerships and got part numbers for my brakes (from VIN). Can anyone decypher which these are? Front: 26296 SA 000 Rear: 26696 FC 002 (one place said 004 instead of 002) __________________ 2003 White Sportswagon Mods: Cobb stg 2 (STX map), Whiteline strut braces, SRBs and swaybars, Kartboy rear endlinks, 04+ rear swaybar mounts, Hawk HPS brake pads meeting Powerslot front rotors, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs, some stereo Pending: some more stereo. Front endlinks?

03-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#12
1_FAST_WRX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 121	2006 wrx pads I have a 2006 WRX with the 4 pot fronts and the single pot rears. And I have looked everywhere to get pads I have 929 for the front which dont fit. and 1004 for the rears which dont fit either. What pads do I need for the front and rears. This is the first time the pads I havent gotten for my subi that dont fit.

03-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#13
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	the 06 has four pot fronts and two pot rears- not sure how you came up w/ one pot rears????? the 06 (4/2) uses D460 Front, D461 Rear __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

03-01-2009, 04:38 PM	#14
2nice2slow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 74	Are those for all 06 wrx including, limited wagon, and reg limited. __________________ 06 WRX limited- Cobb t-back/accessportV2 -17x9 Emotion- Eibach Coilovers System 250hp/348tq Topspeed tuned by Scott Seigal 13.2 -102mph Hawk-eye Alliance #131

03-01-2009, 05:03 PM	#15
Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 11,841	should be- take a pic of your rear caliper I can tell if it's a two pot or not __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

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