RDA RDX1170SM Extreme Heavy Duty Front Brake Pads – Fits Nissan Silvia, Skyline, Subaru WRX & STi

Upgrade your braking power with the RDA Brakes Extreme Heavy Duty Front Brake Pad Set (RDX1170SM) – engineered for serious stopping performance under pressure. Whether you tow heavy loads, drive aggressively, or take your performance vehicle to its limits, these semi-metallic pads provide unmatched durability, heat resistance, and fade-free braking.

Built with FSR Shim Technology (Fibre-Steel-Rubber) for ultra-quiet operation, these pads are ideal for towing, 4x4 driving, turbocharged vehicles, and high-performance street use. Designed for use with Sumitomo calipers, these pads are ECE R90 certified, heavy-metal and copper-free, and include wear sensors where applicable.

• Extreme Heavy Duty Compound: Perfect for towing, 4WD, and high-performance vehicles

• FSR Shims: Quiet braking with reduced vibration

• Responsive Pedal Feel: Operates from cold to 600°C

• Long Service Life: Extended pad life even under aggressive use

• Eco-Conscious: Copper and heavy metal-free

• ECE R90 Certified (E11 approved)

• Includes Wear Sensors (where OE applicable)

• Backed by 18-Month / 30,000km Warranty

• Part Number: RDX1170SM

• Brand: RDA Brakes

• Position: Front

• Unit of Measure: Set

• Product Group: Disc Brake Pads

• OEM Cross Reference: RDA RDX1170SM

This pad set is compatible with a wide range of Nissan and Subaru performance models from the 1990s to mid-2010s. Check below to confirm fitment by engine, body style, and year:

 Nissan Silvia / 200SX (RWD):

• S13 – 2.0L SR20DE & SR20DET (103–164kW) [1991–1993]

• S14 – 2.0L SR20DET (147–162kW) [1993–1999]

• S15 – 2.0L SR20DE & SR20DET (118–184kW) [1999–2003]

Nissan Skyline:

• HCR32, HNR32 – 2.0L RB20DET (153–160kW, RWD & AWD) [1989–1993]

• ECR33 – 2.5L RB25DET (184–187kW) [1993–2000]

• ER34, ENR34 – 2.5L RB25DEH/RB25DET (147–206kW) [1998–2002]

• BNR32, BNR34 – 2.6L RB26DETT (206–245kW, AWD) [1989–2008]

Subaru Impreza WRX / WRX STi (AWD):

GC8 / GF8 Series (Sedan & Wagon):

• WRX 2.0L EJ20G / EJ205 (155–160kW) [1994–2000]

• From build date 09/1998

GDA / GGA Series:

• WRX 2.0L EJ205 (160–169kW) [2000–2005]

• WRX 2.0L EJ205 Turbo (165kW) [2002–2007]

• Excludes STI models

GDB / GDG / GDF / GGG Series:

• WRX STi 2.0L EJ207 (195kW) [2001–2005]

• WRX 2.5L EJ255 / EJ257 (169–221kW) [2005–2008]

• STI models only where noted

GHE / GRE / GRF / GVF Series:

• WRX & WRX STi 2.5L EJ255 / EJ257 (169–221kW) [2008–2014]

• Hatch & Sedan – excludes STI unless otherwise noted