EBC DP32311C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads for Mercedes A45/CLA45/GLA45 AMG

Vehicle Fitment

• 2014-2018 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG (W176, 2.0L Turbo I4 355-381HP, 4MATIC AWD)
• 2014-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG (C117/X117, 2.0L Turbo I4 355-375HP, 4MATIC AWD)
• 2015-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG (X156, 2.0L Turbo I4 355-381HP, 4MATIC AWD)

Fitment Notes

• Front axle application only - for the rear, use EBC DP32137C
• Fits the standard AMG-spec Brembo front caliper fitted to all three models - A45, CLA45, and GLA45 share the same front brake package
• Does not fit standard (non-AMG) A-Class, CLA-Class, or GLA-Class - those use a different front caliper and pad
• Verify rotor size: standard AMG front rotor is 350x32mm - cars with the optional AMG Sport Brake Retrofit (Code 660, 360mm) use a different pad

Features

• EBC Redstuff ceramic compound - synthetic aramid fiber enhanced with ceramic particles, purpose-engineered for the AMG-spec Brembo front caliper
• Reduces brake dust by 60-90% versus OEM semi-metallic pads - zero steel fiber keeps AMG alloy wheels significantly cleaner
• Red Brake-In surface coating conditions the rotor and accelerates pad bed-in from the very first stop
• Proven to reduce stopping distance by up to 13 meters from 100 mph versus factory pads
• No brake fade or drop-off under repeated hard braking - consistent, confident front bite hot or cold
• Very low rotor scoring characteristics - extends front rotor service life on high-performance AMG applications
• Approved to ECE R90 brake safety regulation for most applications
• Nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 - strong, progressive pedal feel suited to these high-output 355-381HP AMG models

Specifications

• Position: Front Axle
• FMSI Pad Number: D1634
• Pad Dimensions: 154 x 93 x 17mm
• Compound: EBC Redstuff Ceramic (Synthetic Aramid Fiber + Ceramic Particles)
• Friction Coefficient: 0.5
• Dust Reduction: 60-90% versus OEM semi-metallic
• ECE R90 Approved: Yes (most applications)
• Brake-In Coating: Yes - red surface coating included
• Drivetrain Compatibility: 4MATIC AWD

Included Components

• 2x EBC Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads (Left & Right)

Product Description

The EBC DP32311C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads are purpose-built for the Mercedes-Benz A45, CLA45, and GLA45 AMG - three performance variants sharing the same AMG-spec Brembo front caliper package. Built from EBC's synthetic aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles, Redstuff delivers noticeably stronger cold bite, excellent fade resistance under repeated hard braking, and a dramatic reduction in brake dust compared to the OEM semi-metallic pads that these AMG models are notorious for soiling wheels with.

Installation is a direct OEM replacement at the front axle. Each pad ships with EBC's red Brake-In surface coating for immediate, safe braking from the first use. Full bedding may take up to 1,000 miles of urban driving, during which brief cold-start noise may occasionally occur. For a fully balanced system, EBC recommends pairing DP32311C at the front with EBC DP32137C at the rear to deliver optimized brake bias and consistent performance across both axles.