EBC DP3261C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Front Brake Pads for 76-91 Mercedes-Benz

Vehicle Fitment

• 1976-1991 Mercedes-Benz 280 / 280C / 280CE / 280S / 280SE / 280SEL (All Engines), Front
• 1972-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300CD / 300CE / 300D / 300E (All Engines), Front
• 1976-1985 Mercedes-Benz 350SD / 350SDL / 380SE / 380SEL / 380SL / 380SLC (All Engines), Front
• 1976-1985 Mercedes-Benz 450SE / 450SEL / 450SL / 450SLC / 560SEC / 560SEL (All Engines), Front

Fitment Notes

• Front axle only; rear pads are a different EBC part number.
• Designed for classic Mercedes models with 300 mm vented front rotors, 5-bolt flange, standard OEM calipers of that era.
• Fitment confirmed for model years up to 1991. Later years not applicable.

Features

• Full ceramic "Redstuff" compound greatly reduces brake dust compared to original pads.
• EBC Brake-In surface coating to accelerate bedding-in process.
• Improved cold bite, matching or exceeding OEM performance from first stop.
• Low rotor wear - gentle on rotors due to absence of steel fibers.
• Type-approved (ECE R-90) for many European jurisdictions for legal street use.
• Quiet operation; designed with chamfers and backing plate engineering to minimize noise.
• Suitable for spirited driving and fast street application on classic/older sedans and coupes.
• Backed by factory EBC warranty (typically 1 year or 10,000 miles) provided by authorized vendors.

Specifications

• FMSI Reference Number: D145 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Pad Dimensions (Rotor Fitment): 300 mm Vented Rotor Diameter; mounting via 5 bolt holes :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Height: 68 mm; Center Hole (Rotor Hub) Diameter: 80 mm; Pad Thickness (due to backing material + friction material): 28 mm :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Position: Front (Left & Right) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Material: Ceramic compound with synthetic fiber base, no steel fibers for low dust output :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Noise level: Low; engineered for quieter operation in classic drum-to-disc type braking systems :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Warranty: 1 year / 10,000 miles via many EBC resellers :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Included Components

• 1x Set of EBC DP3261C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Front Pads (2 pads: Left & Right)

Product Description

The EBC DP3261C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Front Brake Pads are designed as an upgrade for classic Mercedes-Benz Big Body sedans and coupes of the 1970s through early 1990s. These pads feature a ceramic compound engineered to dramatically reduce brake dust compared to original OEM pads, while still maintaining excellent cold bite and strong braking performance for street driving. The included Brake-In surface coating helps condition rotors and improve initial pad bedding.

Crafted for vehicles with 300 mm vented front rotors and 5-bolt mounting typical of classic Mercedes front ends, these pads fit a range including 280/300/350/380/420/450/560 series models. If your vehicle retains the original front rotor size and caliper design, these pads fit directly. Not suitable for later model M-body or modern Mercedes that use different rotor dimensions or caliper designs. Fitment is confirmed through 1991 for the listed models.