The pads are awesome! Don't worry about the noise, the quiet down after a few days of driving. I completed the install 2 weeks ago and I am amazed by how much more stopping power the 2022 WRX has. Those of you who have tried Carbotech pads, let me know in the comments below what you think of them. 👍

@johnl2613

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The stock pad sucks (feel even worst if you had the STI before lol. like me). Any plan to upgrade to Brembos?

@srjt9000

Жыл бұрын

Just got them installed a 4 days ago. Squeaky when stopping. I also installed ebc yellowstuff in the rear so really haven’t broken in either yet. The breaking bite is much faster and stops faster but haven’t really gotten on them yet since on the break in period.

@srjt9000

Жыл бұрын

These are autocross pads though so don’t plan on using them for trackdays

Heck yea bro! Such great pads. Can't wait to see this car in person still bro, this coming season we gotta meet up brother

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Yeah David, we got to make some content together with some of our cars. Both our GTRs and rocking Carbotech AX6 pads thanks to Doug’s recommendation at U.P. Garage. Thankful he talked me into trying these. I will never buy another pad, they are just that good. Can wait for next season. Want to hang out with some car people and go to some car events. Happy Holidays my friend!

@Vspec_Zilla

Жыл бұрын

Oh forsure man! I've been in a slump for video but hoping to get more into it come spring time atleast. Happy holidays brother!

Just installed these thanks to your vid. The stopping power FEELS crazy. The noise is crazy annoying rn but hopefully it goes away like u said.

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

My pads seems to only be noisy when I stop hard and they get some heat in them and once warm drive and brake normally they squeak. If I just drive normal they don’t make noise. But yes, the braking power is crazy over stock. Well worth the money and extra brake dust. Thanks for watching.

@azca.

6 ай бұрын

Did they ever go away?

@Fullthrottlemedias

6 ай бұрын

@@azca. no lol

@azca.

6 ай бұрын

@@Fullthrottlemedias That's honestly unfortunate. I appreciate the response tho!

Mine is on a boat somewhere, but, on my test drive, I was legitimately concerned that they left cosmoline or something on the rotors! No bite, no stopping power. This is on my list of things to do first!

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

The roro vessels only take about 12 days to make it over from Japan. Your car should be here pretty quickly. The stock pads are the biggest downfall of the VB WRX. I dont know how the Subaru R&D test drivers in Japan would sign off on these. They are bad a low speeds, but at speeds above 80mph with hard braking, you will experience a sensation of OMG I cant stop!!!! The Carbotech pads are awesome, but the brake dust of terrible. Even with wheel cleaner it is almost impossible to scrub the dust of the wheels even using a proper Griot's wheel cleaner kit and spray.

@brianchudzik7829

Жыл бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive I have not bought pads yet, car is still floating according to dealer. EBC yellowstuff seems popular as well? It's been a month since ordering, and it was already on a boat headed here. They say they get notice when it is released from the port. (Baltimore in my case) Then a quick ride to the dealership from there.

Thanks for the video

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

You bet, these brake pads are awesome. Only thing I dont like is there is a lot of brake dust.

I got the EBC red stuff for all wheels, can't wait to try! Thanks!

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah John, you will have to leave me another comment letting me know what you think of them. Thanks for watching man, have fun with your VB.

@AndyTorres00

2 ай бұрын

Update!!!

@ital1anstallion4

Ай бұрын

@@AndyTorres00 LOL I didn't install them yet! Im still on stock brakes at 43k miles. I plan to do fluid, and brakes towards end of summer. Stock work fine for me, I daily drive, no track.

@AndyTorres00

Ай бұрын

@@ital1anstallion4 I changed my brake pads only and they feel the same honestly

@ital1anstallion4

Ай бұрын

@@AndyTorres00 sounds about right. lol

First thing i did is order carbotech pads front and rear 👍🏻

Do you know what torque you used for the break pad bolts?

Good video! For extra safety, I would stick that wheel underneath the car next to the jack.

@JDMRightHandDrive

9 ай бұрын

Good call! thanks for watching. I recently installed the STI 6 piston brakes up front, their stopping power far exceeds the Carbotech. I like the Carbotech pads, but the brake use is overly excessive that does not come off of my wheels even with weekly washing. After 8k miles my Rotors have 6mm of wear and are shot. Went with STI brakes and stock pads. Will last a long time, lots of stopping power and brake dust that can easily be cleaned off the the wheels.

@myc0p

9 ай бұрын

​@@JDMRightHandDrive Did you end up getting spacers and longer lug nuts for the swap? I believe rear STI calipers are straight bolt on, except for the dust shield trim. For lower dust, you can try some cheapo ceramic pads as they usually don't require warm up.

I'm wondering, how'd you torque down to spec the guide pin?

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

I tightened them down by feel with my wrench. After doing breaks for the last 20+ years I have a good sense of how tight the slide pins should be. However, from what I researched those pins should be torqued town to 19.9 lb ft with a torque wrench. Have fun with your car and thanks for watching.

The stock brake pads are god awful. I was legit concerned the first time I tried slowing down at 100+mph. Pretty much had to swerve cuz the brakes would not fucking bite. I was thinking about replacing the brake kit completely but looks like these pads might hold me over for awhile? Appreciate the informative video 👍👍

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

I felt the exact same way when I was doing my first high speed stop. I was like oh shit I am not going to be able to stop. I had down shift a few times in order to not crash. I still am loving these pads. I think they will be more than enough for this car. Thanks for the channel support and have fun with your VB.

@worlbwibewebz8708

Жыл бұрын

Me too. My wifes forester brakes harder

@RobHTech

10 ай бұрын

me too. 22 rex OEM brakes. stopping from 120 was sketchy. They work, but they should stop way better than they do for a car this capable. I've used Yellow Stuff before on other cars, and they were OK. Sometimes dust would be a bitch to get off the wheels though. I wouldn't use semi-mets because the flakes burn into the wheels. Can anyone recommend EBC blue stuff? or blue vs. yellow. I can't find anything that justifies the Carbotech prices. I'm also concerned that the AX6 operate at 50F+, and winter might be a problem here in PA typically under 30 degrees.

i agree, the OEM pads don't suck, but not as good as they should be at high speeds. Are these really worth the $$$$ ? And how are they in the cold weather? Spec says 50-1000, so what about 20 degrees? How do they compare to EBC Yellow or Blue?

@DavidGarcia-oi5nt

10 ай бұрын

I'd say these would be better for winter as they are more than likely semi metallic pads, if they grab hard then they produce heat quicker to get up to speed. It's full ceramics you wanna be careful of.

Replace the OEM brake/clutch fluid while you are at it…track days will be better with the higher temp fluid.

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Noted, I will get some Motul!💪

I have EBC Yellowstuff front and rear so the parts for the rear is out there. Apparently the rear uses BRZ pads. Carbotech does list the part numbers for both front and rear. CT2045-AX6 front like you have and CT1124-AX6 for rear. Subispeed hasn't updated their site to include the rear for the 2022 WRX even though the part exists. Just wanted to help you out if you were looking to get those rear ones installed too.

@billisdewillis5

Жыл бұрын

What are the EBC Yellowstuff part numbers…I can’t find them listed by any of my usual suppliers or on the EBC website.

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I had done some research and pretty much come to the same conclusion that the BRZ/WRX share same pads. I will have to order myself up a set to balance out the front to rear bias. You will have to let me know what you think of the extra stopping power once you get the new pads installed. I am excited to test them on a track day this spring.

@ReinierAlansalon

Жыл бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive I did my first ever track day at Buttonwillow Raceway back on October 22. I went full stock car and everything was great except the brake fade I started feeling mid day like I've seen others mention as well. I upgraded the brake fluid to Motul RBF 600 and installed the EBC Yellowstuff shortly after and just did another track day at Sonoma Raceway on November 26. Massive difference that I cannot overstate. I never felt any fade and braking was just consistently strong all throughout the day. So I can't 100% confirm if it was just because of the DOT 4 fluid but damn for now it's definitely a super good solution until maybe we can like slotted rotors as well or something.

@billisdewillis5

Жыл бұрын

@ReinierAlansalon - are the pads the same as the latest gen BRZ pads? EBC does not have a part number for the new WRX and they have yet to respond to my inquiry. If you could let me know part numbers that would be great…

@ReinierAlansalon

Жыл бұрын

@@billisdewillis5 DP42330R Front and DP41758R Rear.

Does this change the bite point at all, or do you still have to use a lot of travel before they start doing anything? I find the stock pads have been adequate so far (I've had to dodge quite a few deer lately) but it's a little unnerving how deep you have to go into the pedal before they do anything.

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

I did not pay attention to the initial brake pedal travel. The pads however do engage and begin to work with way less pressure applied to the brake pedal. I will reply again after I go for another drive, there is a bunch of ice and snow here and I am staying inside today. Thanks for watching.

@jasonmoyer

Жыл бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive Ice and snow sounds like a perfect WRX day

11:54 -- Volcano Evacuation Route sign, for anybody who hasn't seen it already 😄

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary, yeah that is my favorite road around here and it's close to home which always works for me.

@BioCosmic--Dust

Жыл бұрын

​@@JDMRightHandDrive My condolences on the GTR Josh. I saw your post in instagram and I even remember the date. It was the day after Tim Zimmer's transmission shop burned to the ground. Which is a major disaster for DSM world, partly for all the whole cores, discontinued Mitsu parts, and PPG gearsets that were lost. Anyway the Subie will be fun too and I'm glad to have another nut my style in the neighborhood. Hey BTW the link in the description to your instagram doesn't work. It doesn't work unless I take the underbars out!

Wanted to check in. Are the brakes still noisy?

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

They are noisy from time to time. Usually only after hard braking, which puts heat in the brakes and then right back to city driving. The brake dust is very excessive and almost impossible to clean of the wheels even using Griot's wheel cleaner. The performance is amazing though, I just don't like how hard the wheels are to clean. Takes 30 minutes per wheel to scrub it clean. I might test out some of the new Endless pads next time.

the 2022 wrx brakes do suck, my 2006 mustang i used to drive stopped harder 😂

@JDMRightHandDrive

6 ай бұрын

So sad that a 20 year old car has better brakes. I have fixed my brakes now running STI 6 pistons kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWV1k8Vrd6qqnrA.html

Do you feel any vibration on the pedal before you changed your stock brake pads?

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

I dont have any vibration in the brake pedal. Only reason would be if your front rotors got to hot and became warped.

@RobHTech

10 ай бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive rotors don't warp. That shudder is from the brake pad material burning onto the rotor plus hot spots turning blue and becoming more slippery. Does anyone know about EBC Blue Stuff? The Carbotech are expensive as hell.

Did you go back to the stock exhaust?

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I sold the ETS exhaust. I am working with a USA based exhaust company to be an ambassador of their brand. I will be installing a new catback exhaust as soon as I have it. Thanks for watching!

damn, they must have used a cheap akebono model since akebono does make some good brakes.

@JDMRightHandDrive

10 ай бұрын

The Carbotech pads are awesome, but the excessive brake dust is almost impossible to clean off the wheels.

👍

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I looked up this company to order pads. Turns out they are 10 min away from where I live haha!

@JDMRightHandDrive

11 ай бұрын

Thats pretty funny. How do you like the pads so far. I am about to install STI 6 piston Brembo brake kit on my VB. That video will be coming soon. Thanks for watching.

@Zheck7

11 ай бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive Have not had time to put them on yet. Will let ya know! Looking forward to the brembo video.

Are the stock brake pads semi metallic?

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

I dont know what the stock pads are, but they are the have the worst braking power I have ever experienced. At over 100mph the stock pads dont stop the car at all and scare the crap out of me.

@sethchakoy1511

Жыл бұрын

@@JDMRightHandDrive Ahhh I see, thanks for responding! 🔥😎

@steve8803

Жыл бұрын

@sethchakoy1511 Most likely ceramic, which are low dust and low noise but do not have great bite.

@RobHTech

10 ай бұрын

no. They are Akebono cermaic.

hell no! that noise is awful!

@JDMRightHandDrive

Жыл бұрын

They were really loud when I first installed them. The pads don't make that much noise after a few days of driving. They only squeal when you lightly apply the brakes at lower speeds, other than that they are quiet. Thanks for watching!