EBC's Yellowstuff compound is the brand's flagship fast-street formulation, and part DP42161R brings it to the rear axle of the 2013-and-later Range Rover L405 with the 3.0 supercharged V6. The manufacturer lists the Yellowstuff range at a friction coefficient of 0.42 across a 0–550°C working range and describes the material as copper-free. Compared with stock pads, the high-friction formula is designed to add noticeably more stopping force, which EBC quantifies at roughly 15% on its fast-street line, while keeping a progressive pedal feel for daily driving.
Shoppers weighing this against cheaper aftermarket pads should note that Yellowstuff is built as a road pad that tolerates occasional track use, not a dedicated race compound. The manufacturer points heavier track users toward its BlueStuff material, which it says needs far less bedding-in time. Searches for "L405 3.0 supercharged rear brake pads," "Yellowstuff rear pads Range Rover," and "EBC DP42161R street track pads" match this application.
Owners on user forums report that the L405's rear calipers carry electric parking motors that must be wound back first, usually through the built-in brake service mode. Procedures vary by model year, so confirm the exact steps against the manufacturer's workshop documentation before starting.
The manufacturer states that Yellowstuff pads include a Brake-In coating that speeds up bedding after installation. For heavier track use, the manufacturer points to its BlueStuff compound, which it describes as having a friction coefficient of 0.45 and a bedding-in time roughly one-third that of Yellowstuff.
Owners on user forums commonly report that the wear sensor is fragile and can break if it is levered out of the pad. They recommend pulling it gently with pliers and inspecting the connector before reinstalling.
Rear pad changes on the L405 are a moderate-difficulty job, and the electronic parking brake is the main obstacle. Owners on user forums say the piston will not retract by hand or with a tool while the EPB is engaged, so put the system into service mode first. Owners also recommend brake spreaders or a caliper rewind tool, and some remove only the lower caliper bolt and swing the caliper up rather than removing the whole assembly. Clean and regrease the sliding pins with high-temperature grease, and apply anti-squeal grease to the pad backs only, keeping it off friction surfaces. After pushing the pistons back, check the brake fluid reservoir, since owners report that this vehicle requires low-viscosity DOT 4 if topping up is needed.
