EBC DP51588NDX Bluestuff NDX Rear Brake Pads for 2005-2013 BMW 325i/328i/330i

Vehicle Fitment

• 2005-2011 BMW 325i / 325xi (E90 Sedan, E91 Touring, RWD/xDrive, 2.5L-3.0L I6) - Rear
• 2006-2013 BMW 328i / 328xi / 328i xDrive (E90 Sedan, E91 Touring, E92 Coupe, E93 Convertible, RWD/xDrive, 3.0L I6) - Rear
• 2006-2010 BMW 330i / 330xi (E90 Sedan, RWD/xDrive, 3.0L I6) - Rear
• 2006-2013 BMW 335i / 335xi / 335i xDrive (E90 Sedan, E92 Coupe, E93 Convertible, RWD/xDrive, 3.0L TT I6 N54/N55) - Rear
• 2011-2013 BMW 335is (E92 Coupe, E93 Convertible, 3.0L TT I6 N54) - Rear
• 2009-2011 BMW 335d (E90 Sedan, 3.0L Diesel I6) - Rear
• 2008-2013 ALPINA B3 / B3 S Biturbo (E90 Sedan, E91 Touring, E92 Coupe, E93 Convertible, RWD/xDrive) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• Rear axle fitment only - sold as a 2-wheel (one axle) set
• Fits vehicles equipped with ATE rear calipers and 336mm vented rear rotors
• Does not fit BMW E90/E92/E93 M3 - M3 uses a larger, separate rear brake application
• Does not fit BMW 1 Series E82/E88 or E84 X1 - different rear pad application
• Verify rear rotor diameter is 336mm before ordering; some base 325i variants use smaller 300mm rear rotors

Features

• High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound at 0.52 Mu - strong, controlled rear braking for street and track use
• Excellent cold bite with progressive, linear pedal feel - no heat warm-up required for daily driving
• NUCAP NRS mechanical hook bonding system delivers 5x greater shear strength versus standard bonded pads
• Chemical interlayer triples bond strength over conventional organic pad construction
• Deep V-grooves channel debris and heat away from the pad-to-rotor contact surface
• Pre-scorched surface for fast bed-in - ideal for track day use without long warm-up laps
• R90-approved for EU road legality; fully road-safe in USA and Asia markets
• Proven in BMW Cup series racing; rotor-friendly formulation reduces disc wear

Specifications

• FMSI Pad Number: D1170
• Position: Rear Axle
• Rotor Type: Vented
• Compatible Rotor Diameter: 336mm
• Pad Height: 67mm
• Pad Thickness: 22mm
• Center Hole Diameter: 75mm
• Pad Dimensions: 122 x 58 x 17mm
• Friction Coefficient: 0.52 Mu (NDX grade)
• Max Rotor Temperature: up to 550°C / 1,030°F

Included Components

• 4x EBC Bluestuff NDX brake pads (one rear axle set)

Product Description

The EBC DP51588NDX Bluestuff NDX pads are a full-race rear brake compound engineered for the BMW E9x 3 Series platform, covering the 2005-2013 model range across all body styles - sedan (E90), Touring wagon (E91), coupe (E92), and convertible (E93). Designed to work with vehicles fitted with ATE rear calipers and 336mm vented rotors, these pads deliver the high-friction stopping performance that spirited E9x drivers demand, whether on a weekend track day or aggressive back-road driving. The NDX compound at 0.52 Mu provides strong cold bite and a progressive, controllable pedal feel without the harshness or excessive dust typical of harder race compounds.

EBC's NUCAP NRS hook bonding system and chemical interlayer work together to ensure the friction material stays bonded to the steel backing plate under sustained thermal stress - a critical factor for the extended braking demands of circuit use. The pre-scorched pad surface accelerates bed-in, letting you get the most from these pads quickly. With R90 approval for EU street use and a track record in BMW Cup racing, the DP51588NDX is a proven, direct-fit rear upgrade for the entire E9x lineup - excluding the M3, which requires its own application.