The EBC DP31867C is a front pad from EBC's Redstuff line, a copper-free, ceramic-granule-enhanced organic compound. Redstuff is the EBC premium low dust pad for fast street driving, and the maker positions it for performance and prestige cars. Compared with a stock pad, the draw is cleaner alloy wheels and gentler wear on the rotor. Capable of repeated heavy brake use without brake "Fall-Off" is the manufacturer's own wording for the heavy-use benefit, and the maker also cites a high-friction formula that improves brake effect by 15%, a general Redstuff figure rather than one tested on this part number.
Before ordering, confirm the LS460 Sport application against EBC's own fitment guide, because the sport-package and F Sport front brakes differ from the standard car. Forum discussions note that if you have a sport package, it will be a different part number for the wear sensor wire. On the F Sport front brakes, owners on user forums report that you do not have to take off the calipers. Just take off the 2 bolts and the 2 nail-looking-like clips on the back of each caliper. The same thread advises that your new pads have the slots for the wearing sensors.
Shoppers searching for a low dust LS460 F Sport front pad, Redstuff ceramic pads for a Lexus LS, or a quiet street-and-track pad for a heavy luxury sedan will find this part fits that need. Swapping them is a practical DIY job that saves the labor cost of a dealer visit, and the pads carry a red brake in' surface coating for instant safe braking after installation.
Owners on user forums report that the F Sport front brakes can be serviced by removing the two caliper bolts and the retaining clips without taking the calipers off. Other owners describe removing the calipers, so check the manufacturer's procedure for your exact setup.
Owners on user forums note that the passenger-side wear sensor wire is attached to the pad clip, so the new pad needs the matching sensor slot. Confirm sensor compatibility with the manufacturer before installing.
The manufacturer describes the Redstuff compound as having very minimal disc and rotor damage characteristics, and as a low dust street pad.
Owners on user forums describe the front pad change as a manageable job for a home mechanic, as long as you pay attention to how the pins, clips, and anti-rattle springs sit and come off. Start by releasing the parking brake and open the cap of the brake fluid cylinder to prevent pressure build-up from compressing the caliper pistons. A C-clamp or brake piston tool is used to retract the pistons, and needle-nose pliers help with the clips. If the caliper bolts are seized, one forum member reports that I went for air tools. Used the same air rachet on the brake caliper bolts as I used on the wheel lug nuts. Reinstall the anti-rattle springs and clips in the same orientation you removed them, and keep the sensor wire routed clear of the rotor.
