Subaru WRX Brake guide

Quick WRX Brake Pad Recommendations (Track-Tested)

Based on real HPDE testing on a 2024 Subaru WRX TR at Summit Point.

Street + occasional track days

MX72 — Endless MX72 (great feel, not durable enough for heavy HPDE)

Frequent HPDE (performance-first)

ME20 — Endless ME20 (strong performance, faster wear when pushing)

Sprint days (maximum bite)

MS35Subaru WRX Brake Pads — Real-World Testing for Street & Track

Hey everyone — welcome back to Enzuca’s Corner.

Today I want to walk you through real, on-track testing of four different Endless brake pads on our 2024 Subaru WRX TR, during HPDE events at Summit Point.

Watch our detailed MX72, ME20, MS35 and ML50A comparison video.

Subaru WRX Brake Pads — Real-World HPDE Testing for Street & Track

This isn’t theory.
This is what actually happened on track — heat, wear, fade, cracking — all of it.

If you’re tracking a WRX, STI, or anything running the 2018+ STI Brembo setup, this will save you time, money, and frustration. Let’s get into it.

What WRX Models Does This Apply To?

2022–2024 WRX TR (Brembo)
WRX with 2018+ STI Brembo swap

MX72 – Where It Started

I started with the Endless MX72.

It’s a good pad.
Cold bite felt solid. Pedal feel was confidence-inspiring.

But here’s the reality:
after about three days on track, it was basically down to backing plate thickness.

Two-day weekend, one extra day — and it was done.
So for real HPDE use? Not durable enough.

ME20 – Better Performance, Still Short Life

Next up was the Endless ME20.

Performance-wise? Great.
But wear was still an issue.

By the final session, I could feel fade, and when I got back to the pits, the pads were smoking.
They lasted barely four days total.

If you’re light on brakes, they might work.
If you’re pushing? Expect fast wear.

MS35 – Serious Sprint Performance

After talking to Endless, they recommended the MS35.

This pad is a true sprint compound.

Out of the pits, it heats up fast.
Maximum bite.
Zero fade.

Honestly — it was amazing.

But there’s a trade-off:
because it’s so aggressive, one corner wore thinner and wore out.

Performance? Outstanding.
Longevity? Limited.

ML50A – Endurance Focus

At this point, I wanted heat resistance — not just bite.

So I moved to the Endless ML50A, an endurance pad.

On track?
Three-day weekend, consistent performance, no fade.

Brakes held up with plenty of material left after 3 days of HPDE at Summit point.

Final Takeaway

Here’s the honest breakdown:

MX72 Endless MX72 – Fine street/occasional track, not HPDE-dur

able
ME20 Endless ME20 – Strong performance, short life
MS35 Endless MS35 – Incredible sprint pad, limited longevity
ML50A Endless ML50A – Best endurance option so far, heat management still under evaluation

No marketing fluff.

Just real seat time.

Not Sure What Your WRX Needs?

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WRX year and trim
Street vs track usage
Tire setup
Brake goals

We’ll point you in the right direction — without upselling you into the wrong pad.

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