The EBC DP4680R is a rear Yellowstuff pad set for the 2010-2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI. Yellowstuff is EBC's long-running sport street and track compound. Per the manufacturer's bedding guidance quoted on owner forums, the pads carry a Brake-In surface coating that speeds up initial seating. Owners on user forums describe them as a clear step up from stock pads for spirited road driving and occasional track days, with a firmer bite from cold and more consistent pedal feel as the brakes heat up. That makes the price a reasonable trade for drivers who want a known performance brand over a cheap generic sport pad.
Confirm your rear caliper type before ordering. Sources I found disagree on which rear calipers this pad set is designed for on the 2.0 TDI, so check whether your car has the Girling/TRW rear caliper. Owners on user forums say the bed-in period is the main thing to plan for on a new set. The manufacturer's guidance calls for gentle driving for the first 100 miles, gradually firmer braking through the next 100, and no sanding or scuffing of the pad face. Plan on fitting the pads to the correct rotor and taking the full bed-in seriously before any hard braking.
Search terms this part matches include EBC DP4680R rear pads, Yellowstuff Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI rear brakes, EBC rear sport pads for Girling TRW calipers, and Brake-In coating bedding procedure. This set suits drivers who want an upgraded rear pad that works on the street and occasional track use without the longer bed-in times of a dedicated race compound.
EBC's bedding guidance, as quoted on owner forums, calls for gentle driving for the first 100 miles, then gradually increasing brake pressure through the next 100 miles, and only after that moving to harder stops. Owners on user forums report that the pads can keep improving for up to about 1,500 miles.
No. EBC's guidance, as quoted on owner forums, says not to sand or scotchbrite the pads to help bedding or noise, because that takes the pad face off flat and can make the brakes feel dull for hundreds of miles. The pads should seat against the rotor they will run with.
Owners on user forums use Yellowstuff pads on track and report good results. The manufacturer's guidance, as quoted on owner forums, notes there is no warranty on EBC products used for race use because conditions vary widely, so buyers should plan for a longer bed-in before track sessions and confirm suitability for their specific use with the manufacturer.
This is a standard rear pad swap, and an owner comfortable with basic brake work can complete it at home. Inspect the rear rotors before fitting. Cracked or heavily grooved discs should be replaced, and the rotor face should be clean of old pad residue, since residue can lengthen bed-in. Pump the brake pedal before driving off to restore pad-to-rotor contact. Then follow the bed-in steps above. Torque specs and caliper bolt details were not confirmed in my research, so check the Audi service information for your model year before reassembly.
