Important Note: Do not install upgrade pads on the rear of your vehicle unless the same upgrade is fitted to the front. The Thermic Black coating on the rotors is an anti - corrosion layer for long - term rust resistance. There's no need to remove it before installation. Avoid using brake cleaner or any other method to remove this coating, as it's not covered by the EBC warranty. The coating will naturally wear off in the pad swept area within the first 10 to 20 stops after installation. This brake kit is a perfect fit for multiple Subaru models from 1996 - 2004, including Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback.

Using this EBC S2 brake kit is simple. First, make sure you install the upgrade pads on the rear only if you've already installed the same upgrade on the front. When you get the rotors with the Thermic Black coating, don't try to remove it. Just go ahead and install the kit as it is. After installation, during the first 10 to 20 stops you make with your vehicle, the brake pads will naturally remove the coating in the swept area. As for maintenance, avoid using brake cleaner or any other method to remove the Thermic Black coating on the rotors. If you do, the EBC warranty won't cover it. Keep an eye on the brake pads' wear and replace them when they get too thin for safe driving.