EBC DP32416C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads for 2019-2025 Mazda 3 BP 2.5L I4

Vehicle Fitment

• 2019-2025 Mazda 3 BP (Select / Preferred / Premium / Carbon Edition, 2.5L I4 186HP, FWD & AWD - Sedan & Hatchback)
• 2021-2025 Mazda 3 BP Turbo (Premium Plus / Carbon Turbo, 2.5L Turbo I4 227-250HP, AWD - Sedan & Hatchback)

Fitment Notes

• Front axle application only - for the rear, use EBC DP32413C
• Fits 2.5L engine models only (both naturally aspirated and Turbo variants) - does not fit the base 2.0L Mazda 3 BP, which uses a smaller front rotor and a different pad
• Fits both Sedan (BP) and Hatchback (BP) body styles on 2.5L engine variants
• Confirm engine displacement via VIN or window sticker before ordering - 2.0L and 2.5L BP models are visually similar but use different front brake packages

Features

• EBC Redstuff ceramic compound - synthetic aramid fiber enhanced with ceramic particles, engineered for the 2.5L Mazda 3 BP's front brake system on both FWD and AWD variants
• Reduces brake dust by 60-90% versus OEM semi-metallic pads - zero steel fiber keeps Mazda 3 wheels noticeably 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 performance drop-off under repeated hard braking - consistent front bite hot or cold
• Very low rotor scoring characteristics - extends front rotor service life
• Approved to ECE R90 brake safety regulation for most applications
• Nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 - strong, progressive front brake feel suited to the BP platform's sport-oriented character

Specifications

• Position: Front Axle
• FMSI Pad Number: D2218
• Rotor Type: Vented
• Rotor Diameter: 280mm (FWD) / 295mm (AWD)
• Bolt Holes: 5
• 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

Included Components

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

Product Description

The EBC DP32416C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads are engineered specifically for 4th-generation Mazda 3 BP models equipped with the 2.5L engine - covering both the naturally aspirated and Turbo variants across all trim levels from 2019-2025. Built from EBC's synthetic aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles, Redstuff delivers noticeably stronger cold bite, excellent fade resistance, and a dramatic reduction in brake dust compared to the factory semi-metallic pads - keeping wheels cleaner and extending front rotor life on this sport-oriented compact.

Installation is a direct OEM replacement at the front axle, and each pad ships with EBC's red Brake-In surface coating for safe, immediate braking from the first use. Note that the front rotor diameter differs between FWD (280mm) and AWD (295mm) variants, though both share the same FMSI D2218 pad shape. Full bedding may take up to 1,000 miles of urban driving, during which brief cold-start noise may occasionally occur. For a fully matched system, pair with EBC DP32413C at the rear for balanced braking performance across both axles.