EBC DP32157C Redstuff Low Dust Rear Brake Pads for Mercedes-Benz CLA/SLK/SLC

Vehicle Fitment

• 2013-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117 (CLA 250, CLA 45 AMG - All Engines, FWD/AWD 4MATIC) - Rear
• 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class X117 Shooting Brake (CLA 250, CLA 45 AMG - All Engines, FWD/AWD 4MATIC) - Rear
• 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class R172 (SLK 250, SLK 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG - All Engines, RWD) - Rear
• 2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class R173 (SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG - All Engines, RWD) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• Fits rear axle position only.
• The SLK R172 was rebranded as the SLC R173 from the 2017 model year onward - both share the same rear brake caliper and rotor specification.
• The CLA Shooting Brake (X117) shares the same platform and rear brake hardware as the CLA Coupe (C117).
• Not recommended for track or race use - designed for premium fast street driving only. For track use, consider EBC Bluestuff or RP series.
• Sold as a set of 4 pads for the rear axle (one wheel pair).
• Full bed-in may take 300-500 miles depending on rotor condition.

Features

• Reduces brake dust by 40-60% compared to OEM pads - zero steel fiber content means residue washes off wheels easily with water.
• Aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles delivers strong cold bite from the first stop, with performance that improves as heat builds.
• NUCAP® NRS® hook technology provides a 100% mechanical bond between friction material and backing plate, preventing delamination.
• EBC Brake-In™ red surface coating pre-applied for immediate safe braking after installation.
• OE-style noise reduction shims reduce brake squeal and vibration during normal street use.
• Up to 15% improved stopping power over OEM pads, proven in witnessed tests at the UK MIRA Motor Vehicle Research Institute.
• Reduces rotor wear - compatible discs last significantly longer than when used with steel-fiber semi-metallic pads.
• Free of lead, copper, nickel, and toxic sulfides - carries the prestigious "Leaf Mark" with the highest N environmental rating.

Specifications

• Position: Rear
• Series: Redstuff 3000
• Compound Type: Aramid Fiber / Ceramic Particle-Enhanced
• Pad Dimensions: 106.4 x 58.8 x 18.5mm
• Friction Coefficient: 0.50 (nominal)
• Max Operating Temperature: Up to 400°C / 750°F (street maximum)
• Backing Plate: NUCAP® NRS® mechanical bond with OE-style noise shims
• Dust Reduction: ~40-60% vs. OEM
• Certification: ECE R90 approved
• Quantity: 4 pads per set (one axle)

Included Components

• 4x EBC DP32157C Redstuff Ceramic Rear Brake Pads (one axle set)

Product Description

The EBC DP32157C Redstuff 3000 Series rear brake pads are a premium low-dust ceramic upgrade designed for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (C117/X117), SLK-Class (R172), and SLC-Class (R173). Using an aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles and containing zero steel fiber, these pads dramatically reduce brake dust compared to OEM semi-metallic pads - and what little residue remains washes off alloy wheels easily with water, leaving no etching or staining. Strong cold bite from the first pedal application means drivers immediately experience improved responsiveness without waiting for the pads to warm up.

Redstuff is a hard-wearing compound that takes 300-500 miles to fully bed in, after which it delivers consistent, confidence-inspiring brake feel ideal for spirited street driving in these compact Mercedes-Benz performance cars. The NUCAP® NRS® hook system mechanically locks the friction material to the steel backing plate, eliminating the risk of pad separation over the pad's full service life. These pads are a direct OEM-geometry replacement for the rear caliper system shared across all CLA C117/X117, SLK R172, and SLC R173 variants - no modifications required.