DIXCEL Brake Pads & Rotors for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

DIXCEL front pad fitments for Brembo 4-piston calipers are shared across several platforms, so it is worth checking related collections if you run mixed hardware:

• DIXCEL for Subaru WRX / STI — shares the Brembo 4-piston front pad fitment with Evo V-IX
• DIXCEL for Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ
• DIXCEL for Honda Civic Type R
• DIXCEL for Nissan R35 GT-R
• DIXCEL for Toyota GR Yaris / GR Corolla
• DIXCEL for BMW M2 / M3 / M4
• Paragon x DIXCEL
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Caliper and chassis identification

Evo V / VI / VII / VIII / IX (CP9A / CT9A): Brembo 4-piston front calipers as standard. The front pad fitment is shared with other Brembo 4-piston cars including the Subaru WRX STI, Toyota 86 and Renault Megane RS. DIXCEL offers the full compound range for this caliper, from M Type through to Specom-B. Brembo rotor sizes are 320x32mm front and 300x22mm rear, and a 2-piece front disc option is available.

Evo X (CZ4A): Uses a different Brembo 4-piston front caliper to the earlier cars. Front pad fitments are specific to the Evo X and are not interchangeable with Evo V-IX. Dedicated rear pad fitments are also listed.

Rear calipers: Rear fitments vary by chassis. Evo V-IX share common rear fitments (Brembo 2-piston), while the Evo X uses a different rear caliper.

Evo I / II / III / IV: These earlier non-Brembo cars use standard caliper configurations and are covered by dedicated DIXCEL fitments — contact us with your chassis code to confirm availability.

Compound selection

Street and daily use: M Type is a low-dust compound with strong initial bite, which suits a heavy all-wheel-drive turbo car on the road. Premium and EC Type offer OEM-equivalent performance with improved pad life.

Spirited road and track days: Z Type uses graphite metallic construction for consistent friction under heavy braking loads, with strong cold bite. ES Type and S Type step up thermal resistance for harder driving or semi-slick tyres.

Circuit and competition: RA Type, RE Type and Specom-B are formulated for high-temperature stability during repeated heavy stops.

Rotors

SD (6-slot) and FS (slotted) rotors use DIXCEL's high-carbon metallurgy, rated at 20% better thermal crack resistance. The 6-slot pattern helps maintain consistent pad contact and degas the pad surface. FP (plain) rotors offer the same material advantage with a quieter, cleaner surface for street-driven cars.

Installation by a qualified professional automotive technician is recommended. Brake work is safety critical and should only be carried out by someone with the correct tools, torque specifications and procedures.

Typical requirements include a vehicle hoist or jack and axle stands, the correct socket and spanner sizes for the Brembo caliper carrier and rotor retaining hardware, a piston retraction tool, brake cleaner, a torque wrench and fresh brake fluid if the system is opened. DIXCEL anti-squeal shims are available separately for front and rear applications and are commonly used at the same time as a pad change. DIXCEL pads have pre-scorched friction surfaces for faster bedding-in; follow DIXCEL's bedding procedure for the compound you have chosen.

Confirm your chassis code (CP9A, CT9A or CZ4A) and caliper type before ordering, as front and rear fitments differ between Evo generations.

Do Evo V-IX and Evo X use the same front brake pads?

No. Evo V-IX (CP9A / CT9A) and Evo X (CZ4A) use different Brembo 4-piston front calipers, so the front pad fitments are not interchangeable.

Are Evo V-IX front pads shared with other cars?

Yes. The Brembo 4-piston front pad fitment is shared with cars such as the Subaru WRX STI, Toyota 86 and Renault Megane RS.

Which DIXCEL compound suits a daily-driven Evo?

M Type is the low-dust street compound with strong initial bite. Premium and EC Type are alternatives offering OEM-equivalent performance with improved pad life.

What are the Brembo rotor sizes for Evo V-IX?

320x32mm front and 300x22mm rear, available in SD 6-slot, FS slotted and FP plain finishes, with a 2-piece front disc option also listed.