The EBC DP2680 is a rear pad set from the Greenstuff range, an organic, non-asbestos compound aimed at owners who want a firmer initial bite than stock pads deliver on fast street driving. The manufacturer lists these pads at 87 x 53 x 15 mm, fully shimmed, chamfered and slotted, and ECE R90 approved for European legislation compliance. Confirm fitment against your VIN before ordering, since the application list for this part varies by source.
Choose this set over stock or a bargain pad when you want stronger cold bite, lower dust than many semi-metallic options, and consistent stopping after repeated hard street runs. The manufacturer's red brake-in coating is meant to speed bedding after installation. These pads are not intended for track use, so anyone chasing back-to-back hard laps should look at a harder compound. Searchers often look for "Audi A3 TDI rear Greenstuff pads," "R90 approved rear brake pads," and "low dust organic street brake pads."
Rear calipers on this generation integrate the parking brake, so the piston must be wound back rather than simply pushed in. Owners on user forums report needing a caliper rewind tool plus a thin 15 mm spanner to free the caliper from its carrier. A typical job takes roughly 1.5 hours at a difficulty of about 2 out of 5. Clean the carrier, use anti-squeal paste on the backing plates, and inspect the slide pins before reassembly.
The manufacturer states these pads are not for track use. They are designed for fast road driving and spirited street use, so choose a track-rated compound for repeated hard laps.
The manufacturer notes the red brake-in surface coating is intended to accelerate bedding after installation, so you can start braking normally sooner than with uncoated pads. Follow a gentle initial bedding procedure regardless.
Owners on user forums report that the rear piston has to be turned back while it is compressed because the parking brake is integrated into the caliper. A caliper rewind tool is the usual solution, and forcing the piston can damage the caliper.
Rate this job about 2 out of 5 for a home mechanic, with roughly 1.5 hours needed. Gather a 13 mm and thin 15 mm spanner, a torque wrench, a wire brush, brake cleaner, anti-squeal paste, and a caliper rewind tool. Release the parking brake before you start, and lift the caliper off its carrier after removing the two bolts. Wind the piston back with the tool rather than pressing it, then fit the new pads with their shims and clean the carrier surfaces. Check and lubricate the slide pins, and torque the bolts to specification before road testing gently.
