The EBC DP32075C is a rear pad set from EBC's Redstuff line, which the manufacturer positions as its premium low-dust pad for fast street driving. Redstuff is an aramid fiber ceramic particle-enhanced premium brake material. The manufacturer also says the formula is copper-free and fully ECE R 90 brake safety tested and approved. Each pad carries a Brake-In surface coating meant to condition the rotor and speed up bedding. Against stock pads, the manufacturer claims a 15% brake improvement along with a low-dust result. Its own materials also say it emits far less dust than semi-metallic pads, which matters on alloy wheels.
Redstuff is a harder compound than many cheaper street pads, so it is built to last rather than to bite hard when cold. The manufacturer notes that bed-in times can be as long as 1000 miles, so expect a short period of adjustment before you get full performance. Owners on user forums say the early dust is heavy until the coating wears off, and one owner reported squeal during the first 1000 to 1500 miles. For a 2010–2013 Audi A3 2.0T with the Bosch rear caliper, these pads are a practical upgrade for daily drivers who still want firmer stopping power. Searches for "EBC DP32075C rear pads," "Audi A3 2.0T Bosch rear caliper pads," and "low dust ceramic rear brake pads A3" tend to match this exact part.
Owners on user forums say the rear caliper piston is a twist-type design and must be wound back before the new pads will fit. A caliper wind-back tool is the usual answer, and forum members note that the piston can be stiff without one.
The manufacturer states that bed-in can take as long as 1000 miles because the pad is hard-wearing. Owners on user forums suggest driving gently during the first few hundred miles and avoiding a hard stop from speed until the pad and rotor have matched.
Owners on user forums report that the surface coating causes more dust at first, and the dust drops once that coating is worn away. One owner reported squeal during the first 1000 to 1500 miles, which the manufacturer's bedding guidance also anticipates.
This is a manageable weekend job for a home mechanic with a wind-back tool, but the rear is trickier than the front. Owners on user forums say you need a 13mm and a 15mm spanner along with the wind-back tool, and that the caliper carrier is held to the hub by two bolts that may need a multispline socket. Clean any rust off the carrier bracket where the pads seat, and lubricate the sliding surfaces of the carrier bolts without greasing the threads. A caliper piston that has been wound back too far can stick to the seal, so turn it slowly and keep the tool centered. Forum opinion on the electronic parking brake varies, so confirm the procedure with the manufacturer's service information before you start. Bed the pads in following the manufacturer's guidance and do not sand the friction material to speed up the process.
