EBC DP51517NDX Bluestuff Front Brake Pads for 05-18 VW Golf/Jetta/Passat/A3/CC

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2013 Audi A3 8P (FWD 2.0T/TDI, Quattro 2.0T/3.2L V6, Front)
• 2006-2009 Volkswagen Golf V / GTI (2.0T, 2.5, TDI, Front)
• 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf VI / GTI (2.0T, 2.5, TDI, Front)
• 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta V (2.0T, 2.5, TDI, Front)
• 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta VI, incl. GLI and Sportwagen (1.4T, 1.8T Gen3, 2.0T, 2.5, TDI, Front)
• 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle (1.8T Gen3, 2.0T, 2.5, TDI, Front)
• 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC (FWD 2.0T, 4Motion VR6, Front)
• 2007-2016 Volkswagen EOS (2.0T, 3.2L, Front)
• 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat B6 (FWD 2.0T, 4Motion 3.6L V6, Front)
• 2010-2014 Volkswagen Passat B7 (V6, Front)

Fitment Notes

• Front axle position only
• Years reflect typical production/model-year spans per platform generation - confirm against your VIN or the retailer's vehicle selector, since trim-level cutoffs vary by market
• Some submodels (Passat B6 FWD 2.0T, CC FWD, Passat B7) include a pad wear sensor; others do not - verify your OE pad wear sensor configuration

Features

• Direct bolt-on replacement for factory OEM front brake pads
• NDX aramid fiber race compound with strong initial cold bite
• Quiet operation with reduced rotor wear versus typical race pads
• Deep V-grooves capture dust/debris and vent heat and gases
• Factory heat-scorched surface for fast bed-in on the street or track
• 0.52µ stable friction coefficient once bedded in
• Stable performance up to 550°C/1000°F
• Roughly 30% longer service life than EBC Yellowstuff

Specifications

• Position: Front
• FMSI Pad Number: D1107
• Rotor Type: Vented, 5 bolt holes
• Disc Diameter: 288mm
• Pad Height: 50mm | Thickness: 25mm | Center Hole Diameter: 65mm
• Friction Material: Bluestuff NDX aramid fiber compound

Included Components

• 1x Front Brake Pad Set (left and right)

Product Description

The EBC DP51517NDX Bluestuff NDX pad set brings a genuine trackday-capable compound to the popular VW/Audi PQ35 platform, covering everything from a Golf GTI to a Passat. Unlike typical race pads, Bluestuff delivers strong bite right from cold, so it's usable for daily street driving without the noise, dust, or rotor wear that comes with a pure race compound.

It's a common choice for owners who split time between spirited street driving and occasional track days on their Golf, Jetta, A3, CC, EOS, Beetle, or Passat, and want a pad that performs consistently across both without swapping compounds. Given the number of trims and engine variants sharing this pad shape, double-check your specific submodel, model year, and pad-wear-sensor setup before ordering.