EBC DP42127R Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads for 2013-2023 VW Golf R-GTI/Audi S3

Vehicle Fitment

2013-2020 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L Turbo (Mk7/Mk7.5)
2013-2020 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L Turbo (Mk7/Mk7.5 w/Performance Pack)
2016-2019 Volkswagen GTI Clubsport / Clubsport S 2.0L Turbo
2020-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L Turbo (Mk8)
2020-2023 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L Turbo (Mk8)
2012-2017 Volkswagen CC 3.6L VR6 4Motion
2012-2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L / 3.6L VR6
2018-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Turbo
2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Turbo
2019-2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L Turbo
2012-2020 Audi S3 2.0L Turbo (8V)
2020-2023 Audi S3 2.0L Turbo (8Y)
2014-2023 Audi TT / TT Quattro 2.0L Turbo (8S)
2015-2023 Audi TTS Quattro 2.0L Turbo (8S)
2019-2023 Audi Q3 / Q3 Quattro 2.0L Turbo
2019-2023 Audi SQ2 2.0L Turbo
2014-2023 Seat Leon Cupra 2.0L Turbo (5F)
2013-2023 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0L Turbo
2018-2023 Cupra Ateca 2.0L Turbo
2020-2023 Cupra Formentor 2.0L Turbo
2020-2023 Cupra Leon 2.0L Turbo

Fitment Notes

• Front position only - sold as axle set (4 pads)
• Requires 340mm front brake rotors
• Fits MQB platform vehicles with 340mm x 30mm front rotors
• VW GTI Mk7/Mk7.5 requires Performance Package brake upgrade
• VW CC requires 4Motion model with 340mm rotors
• FMSI Pad Number: D1633
• Direct OEM replacement - no modifications required
• Bedding-in occurs naturally over 100-200 miles of street driving

Features

• Yellowstuff 4000 Series high-friction performance compound
• 0.42µ (Mu) stable friction coefficient up to 450°C (842°F)
• Excellent cold bite with no warm-up period required for street use
• 15% improved braking performance over OEM pads
• Aramid fiber compound for high grip and rotor-friendly operation
• Factory Brake-In surface coating accelerates pad bedding
• Fully shimmed construction for whisper-quiet operation
• Center-line slot vents heat and gas to prevent thermal cracks and fade
• Beveled edges and chamfers eliminate brake squeal
• Yellow powder coated backing plates for corrosion resistance
• R90 approved for street legal use in EU markets
• Copper-free formula meets 2021 environmental regulations
• Extended wear life compared to previous formulation
• ECE brake safety tested for cold performance

Specifications

• Brand: EBC Brakes
• Part Number: DP42127R
• Product Type: Performance Brake Pads
• Product Line: Yellowstuff 4000 Series
• Compound: Aramid Fiber
• Position: Front
• Quantity: Axle Set (4 Pads)
• FMSI Pad Number: D1633
• Pad Dimensions: 174.9mm x 69.4mm x 20mm (6.89" x 2.73" x 0.79")
• Rotor Diameter: 340mm (13.4")
• Rotor Thickness: 30mm
• Friction Coefficient: 0.42µ (Mu)
• Operating Temperature: Up to 450°C (842°F)
• Rotor Type: Vented
• Compatible Rotor Styles: OEM, Slotted, Cross-Drilled
• R90 Approved: Yes
• Copper-Free: Yes
• UPC: 840655076360
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• Warranty: 12 Months / 10,000 Miles

Included Components

• EBC Yellowstuff front brake pads (4)
• Wear sensors (where applicable)
• Hardware (where applicable)

Product Description

The EBC DP42127R Yellowstuff Front Brake Pads represent EBC's flagship high-friction compound engineered for drivers who demand enhanced stopping power during spirited street driving and occasional track use. Built around an Aramid fiber formulation, Yellowstuff delivers a stable 0.42µ friction coefficient that remains consistent from cold startup through sustained high-temperature braking up to 450°C, eliminating the need for warm-up laps before aggressive driving. The compound's exceptional cold bite makes these pads equally suitable for daily commuting and weekend canyon runs, providing confident stopping power from the first pedal application. Updated in 2021 with a copper-free formula to meet environmental regulations, the current Yellowstuff formulation offers improved longevity while maintaining the aggressive friction characteristics that made it EBC's best-selling performance pad. The factory-applied Brake-In surface coating accelerates the bedding process, with optimal performance typically achieved within 100-200 miles of normal street driving.

Fully shimmed, slotted, and chamfered construction ensures whisper-quiet operation while the center-line slot channels heat and gas away from the friction surface to resist fade during repeated heavy braking. Yellow powder-coated backing plates provide long-term corrosion resistance. R90 approved for street legal use throughout Europe, these pads are compatible with OEM, slotted, and cross-drilled rotors. For dedicated track use requiring faster bed-in times, EBC recommends their Bluestuff NDX compound. Designed for MQB platform Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Cupra vehicles equipped with 340mm front brake rotors. Backed by EBC's 12-month/10,000-mile warranty and manufactured in the UK with over 40 years of brake engineering expertise.