EBC DP52448NDX Bluestuff NDX Front Brake Pads for 2020-24 Audi S3/Volkswagen R

Vehicle Fitment

• 2020-2024 Audi S3 (8Y, 2.0 T 310 PS, Front)
• 2020-2025 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8/Mk8.5, 2.0 T 320-333 PS, Front)
• 2020-2024 Volkswagen Arteon R (3H7/3H8, 2.0 T 316 PS, Front)
• 2020-2024 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R (3H9, 2.0 T 280-320 PS, Front)
• 2021-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R (Mk2 4Motion, 2.0 T 320 PS, Front)

Features

• EBC Bluestuff NDX high-friction hybrid performance compound designed for aggressive street and light track use
• Excellent cold-bite braking performance without requiring pre-heat
• Factory heat-scorched and pre-bedded pad surface for reduced break-in time
• Deep V-grooves aid in heat dissipation and debris venting
• Aramid fiber design helps reduce rotor wear compared with some metallic pads
• Progressive pedal feel for improved driver control under load
• Strong friction stability up to elevated temperatures
• ECE R90 approval for many European fitments (street legal in those regions)

Specifications

• Position: Front axle
• Pad material: Bluestuff NDX hybrid compound
• Pad dimensions approx.: 178.0 mm x 78.3 mm x 17.0 mm
• Designed to fit ZF/Performance caliper front brakes on listed vehicles
• High friction from cold with stable performance into high heat
• Aramid fiber base for extended pad and rotor life
• Deep V grooves support thermal management
• Pre-bedded surface accelerates performance readiness

Included Components

• 1x Front brake pad set (4 pads total)

Product Description

The EBC DP52448NDX Bluestuff NDX Front Brake Pads are performance upgrade pads engineered for modern high-output German sport sedans and hot hatches. Built with EBC's Bluestuff NDX hybrid compound, these pads deliver strong cold-bite braking and stable friction at elevated temperatures, making them well-suited for both spirited street driving and occasional light track or endurance use. The pads are pre-scorched and pre-bedded at the factory, which dramatically reduces break-in time compared with many performance pads.

This brake pad set fits the front brakes of vehicles such as the 2020-2024 Audi S3 and a range of 2020-2025 Volkswagen R-line models including the Golf R, Arteon R, Arteon Shooting Brake R, and Tiguan R when equipped with compatible front brake systems. Precision deep V grooves help heat and debris dissipation, and the aramid fiber-rich compound helps reduce rotor wear while maintaining strong performance. These Bluestuff NDX pads balance aggressive performance with everyday usability, and many European fitments carry ECE R90 homologation for street-legal use when properly fitted.