EBC DP3997C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads for 1991-1997 Porsche 911/968/928

Vehicle Fitment

• 1991-1992 Porsche 911 (964) 3.3L Turbo S H6, RWD - Front
• 1993-1995 Porsche 911 (964) 3.6L Turbo H6, RWD - Front
• 1995-1997 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6L Twin-Turbo H6, RWD/AWD - Front
• 1991-1995 Porsche 928 GTS 5.4L V8, RWD - Front
• 1991-1995 Porsche 968 3.0L I4 / 968 S 3.0L Turbo I4, RWD - Front
• 1993-2003 Volkswagen Golf IV / Jetta IV (1.8T, 2.0L, TDI, VR6 12v, VR6 24v), FWD - Front
• 1997-2005 Volkswagen Passat B5 (All Engines), FWD/AWD - Front
• 1997-2002 Volkswagen New Beetle (1.8T, 2.0L, 2.5L, TDI), FWD - Front
• 2002-2013 Volkswagen Golf V / Golf VI / EOS, FWD - Front
• 2012-2020 Volkswagen Golf VII / Golf VII R / Golf VII Facelift, FWD/AWD - Front
• 1994-2001 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 12v, FWD - Front
• 2002-2008 Volkswagen R32 MkV, AWD - Front
• 2007-present Volkswagen Tiguan (1.4T/2.0T), FWD/AWD - Front
• 2003-2012 Audi A3 (8P, All Engines), FWD/AWD - Front
• 2013-2020 Audi A3 (8V 1.8T / 2.0T), FWD/AWD - Front
• 2013-2020 Audi S3 (8V 2.0T), AWD - Front

Fitment Notes

• Front axle fitment only - rear pads sold separately (DP3612C for Porsche 911 964/993 rear)
• For Porsche 993 Turbo: fits Turbo and Turbo 4 (AWD) variants with the standard large-caliper brake setup
• Do not fit upgrade pads to the rear unless the same upgrade grade is also fitted to the front
• Verify caliper type and rotor diameter before ordering on Porsche 928 and 968 variant trims
• VW/Audi fitment based on shared OE caliper hardware (OE ref: 8A0698151G); confirm brake caliper type before ordering

Features

• Aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles - EBC's flagship low-dust street compound
• Reduces brake dust approximately 80% compared to OEM pads
• Red Thermic brake-in surface coating for safe, confident braking right after installation
• Fully shimmed, chamfered, and slotted for quiet, vibration-free operation
• No brake fade or performance drop-off under repeated heavy braking
• Minimal rotor wear characteristics extend disc life compared to semi-metallic compounds
• ECE R90 type approved for most passenger vehicles
• Sold as a set (left and right front pads included)

Specifications

• Part Number: DP3997C
• Position: Front
• FMSI Pad Number: D594
• Compound: Redstuff 3000 Series Ceramic
• Friction Material: Aramid fiber with ceramic particle enhancement
• Nominal Friction Coefficient: 0.5
• Surface Coating: Red Thermic brake-in coating
• WVA Number: 21402
• Certification: ECE R90 approved
• Quantity: 1 set (left and right front pads)

Included Components

• 2x EBC Redstuff Front Brake Pads (left and right)

Product Description

The EBC DP3997C Redstuff ceramic front brake pads are engineered for high-performance Porsche and Volkswagen/Audi platforms that share a common large-caliper brake architecture. Covering the air-cooled 911 Turbo (964 and 993), the front-engined 928 GTS and 968, along with a wide range of MkIV through MkVII VW Golf, Jetta, Passat, and Audi A3/S3 applications, these pads deliver approximately 80% less brake dust than stock while providing progressive, fade-free stopping power from cold. The red Thermic brake-in coating enables safe braking immediately after installation, and the fully shimmed, chamfered construction eliminates noise and vibration across all supported platforms.

Redstuff is EBC's flagship low-dust street compound, formulated specifically for heavier, faster, and more powerful vehicles. It excels on high-horsepower Porsche applications where clean wheels and strong, consistent street braking are priorities. As a harder compound, full bed-in may require up to 1,000 miles of urban driving - a minor cold-weather chirp during this period is normal and clears with light pedal application. For optimal brake balance, EBC recommends pairing DP3997C with matching Redstuff rear pads on the same axle grade.