Brembo P78017N Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Brembo Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads

The Brembo P78017N is a Premium NAO Ceramic OE Equivalent Pad formulated for the North American market. It is built for drivers who want smooth, quiet braking with cleaner wheels and OE-style pedal feel on Subaru applications such as WRX, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Tribeca, and B9 Tribeca.

This brake pad set uses a premium shim, chamfered surface finishing, and an acoustic wear indicator to support consistent braking performance and easier maintenance checks. The P78017N is a front disc brake pad set with an Akebono brake system fitment profile.

Key Features

• Premium NAO ceramic friction material for OE-equivalent braking behavior
• Formulated for quiet, smooth, and comfortable stopping performance
• Cleaner-wheel design helps reduce visible brake dust buildup
• Chamfered pad edges for more even contact and reduced noise potential
• Acoustic wear indicator for audible pad wear notification
• Includes hardware
• FMSI 7983-D1078; WVA 24222 / 24223 / 24224 / 24225
• Part number P78017N

Product Details

Brembo’s Premium NAO Ceramic OE Equivalent Pad line is aimed at North American driving conditions and OE-style replacement needs. The P78017N combines a ceramic friction formulation with a premium shim to help deliver controlled braking response, low noise, and a cleaner appearance on the wheel face. With a nominal thickness of 18 mm, width of 157 mm, and height of 63.4 mm, this pad set is built to match the listed Subaru front brake applications. If you are replacing worn front pads on a Subaru WRX, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Tribeca, or B9 Tribeca, P78017N is a direct-fit option for the specified vehicles.

This part cross-references Akebono ProACT ACT1078 and Wagner Brake ZD1078 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or brake noise from worn front pads
• Excess brake dust on wheels
• Reduced braking smoothness or inconsistent pedal feel
• Pad wear monitoring needs through an acoustic indicator
• OE-style replacement requirements for Subaru front brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2015-2021 Subaru WRX, front
• Fits 2012-2019 Subaru Legacy, front
• Fits 2012-2019 Subaru Outback, front
• Fits 2016-2018 Subaru Forester, front
• Fits 2014-2015 Subaru Forester, N/A
• Fits 2013-2014 Subaru Tribeca, front
• Fits 2008-2012 Subaru Tribeca, front
• Fits 2005-2011 Subaru Legacy, front
• Fits 2011 Subaru Outback, front; fits vehicles up to 03/27/2011
• Fits 2010 Subaru Outback, front
• Fits 2006-2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, front

Verify brake system match, rotor condition, and pad dimensions before installation. Clean the caliper hardware and rotor surfaces, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s bedding procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Brembo manufactures this pad set as an OE-equivalent ceramic replacement for the listed Subaru front brake applications. The chamfered finish, premium shim, and acoustic wear indicator are included to support consistent service results and straightforward inspection during brake maintenance.