The EBC DP21610 is an organic, non-asbestos Greenstuff pad from EBC's 2000 series, and the manufacturer positions it for fast or heavy street use. Its softer friction compound is meant to firm up pedal response on lighter cars at lower speeds, and it gives a medium dust level with good pad life and minimal rotor wear. This is a front-axle set sized for the 2001-2003 Acura CL 3.2, and it is a practical step up from stock pads for the enthusiast who wants a noticeable, street-focused braking gain without the cost of a race compound.
The main reason to choose this pad over stock is initial bite. EBC describes the Greenstuff as delivering strong brake effect from the first pedal application, and it includes a red brake-in coating that speeds up bedding so the pads seat quickly after installation. Dust is lower than many organic alternatives and washes off more easily, although the manufacturer notes that no pad is truly dust-free, and dust increases during bedding, especially on worn rotors. If your CL is modified beyond roughly 200 hp, the manufacturer recommends its Redstuff compound instead. Owners on user forums say that a controlled bed-in procedure is worth doing on these cars, since the CL community reports frequent rotor warping on the Type-S models.
Shims are included, but mounting hardware is not. Reuse your existing clips and caliper bolts, and inspect them for wear before reinstalling.
Fitment is listed for the 2001-2003 Acura CL 3.2, including Type-S trims, but application details vary across sources. Confirm your exact year and trim with the manufacturer before ordering.
Yes. The manufacturer's red brake-in coating speeds up seating, but owners on user forums recommend a controlled, progressive bed-in cycle to avoid pulsation and uneven pad transfer.
Owners on user forums describe the front pad swap on the 2001 CL as a straightforward job: remove the long lower caliper bolt, pivot the caliper up, replace the pads, confirm the shims and clips are seated correctly, then lower and reinstall the caliper. Tools typically include a socket set, a torque wrench, and a C-clamp or piston tool to retract the pistons. Check the caliper bolt torque in a service manual. Forum users also recommend lubricating the backs of the shims and pads with the anti-seize supplied with pads, not axle grease. Expect some brake fluid to be displaced when retracting pistons, so check the reservoir level. Inspect the rotors for runout or thickness and bed the new pads gradually after installation.
