DIXCEL Brake Pads & Rotors for Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ

Daily Driving & Street Use

The M Type is ideal for 86 and BRZ owners who daily their car and want clean wheels without sacrificing pedal feel. The factory pads on the 86 platform are known for heavy dust and inconsistent cold bite — the M Type solves both. The Premium and EC Type compounds are direct OEM-equivalent replacements with improved initial response for commuter use.

Spirited Street & Track Days

The Z Type is the most popular compound for 86 and BRZ owners. The lightweight chassis means brakes don't need to absorb as much energy as heavier cars, so the Z Type's strong cold bite and consistent friction under repeated use is a perfect match for spirited mountain runs and regular track days. The ES Type and S Type offer a step up in heat resistance for drivers pushing harder or running stickier tyres.

Circuit & Competition

The 86/BRZ is one of the most popular time attack and club sprint platforms in Australia. For dedicated track use, the RA Type, RE Type, and Specom-B compounds deliver the thermal stability needed for back-to-back sessions. These pads are designed for high-temperature cycling and maintain a consistent pedal through long stints — essential on a car where brake feel is a key part of the driving experience.

The 86 platform comes in two caliper configurations:

Standard Calipers (Most Models): The base ZN6 86, ZC6 BRZ, and current ZD8 GR86 / ZD8 BRZ all run single-piston slide calipers. DIXCEL covers front and rear fitments across the full compound range from Premium through to Specom-B.

Brembo 4-Piston (Front): The 86 TRD / Performance Pack and BRZ tS models with factory Brembo 4-piston front calipers share the same front pad as the Subaru STI, Mitsubishi Evo, and Renault Megane RS. If your 86 has Brembos, check the DIXCEL for Subaru WRX / STI page — the front pads are identical.

Aftermarket Big Brake Kits: If you're running an aftermarket BBK, contact us with your caliper brand and model — we can cross-reference the DIXCEL catalogue to find the right pad.

DIXCEL's SD (6-slot) and FS (slotted) rotors are a popular upgrade for the 86 platform. The factory rotors are adequate for street use but can warp and crack under repeated track use — DIXCEL's high-carbon metallurgy provides significantly better thermal resistance. The 6-slot pattern also helps degas the pad surface and maintain consistent bite through long sessions. For street-only cars, the FP (plain) high-carbon rotors offer the same material advantage with a quieter, dust-free surface.

Our brake squeal and pad selection guide covers how different DIXCEL compounds affect noise, dust, and performance. For 86 owners looking at aerodynamic upgrades for track use, see the APR Performance range — the GTC-200 and GT-250 wings are popular choices for the 86 platform. Browse the full DIXCEL range for all available fitments.