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EBC Greenstuff front brake pads EBCDP21517

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Street Street Approved
Sporting Sport Driving Use
Street/Track Dual Purpose Street/Track
Track/Race Track/Race Approved
Armored/Offroad Armored, Offroad & Heavy Duty Rated

EBC Front Brake Pads – 13–16 Volkswagen Jetta / 10–14 Volkswagen Golf

by EBC
SKU EBCDP21517
$112.56 USD - $234.25 USD
$165.27 USD
$112.56 USD - $234.25 USD
$165.27 USD
Compound: Greenstuff

Lead Time: Good: 1-2 Days


Est. Ship By: Monday, November 09

Est. Delivery: Wednesday, November 11 - Monday, November 16


These estimates are based on recent lead times for this item and are not guaranteed. We will contact you if your order will be outside this estimate.

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Explore common maintenance and service items recommended.

Street Brake Fluids:

Racing/Hi Temp Fluids:

Caliper Temp Strips: Wide Band Temp Strips

Rotor Temp Paint: Genesis Temp Paint

For ✔guaranteed fit (only applicable if you buy direct from Alconkits.com) check our certified applications below:

Verified product-level applications; confirm brake package

Volkswagen Jetta: 2005–2006, 2010–2011, 2013–2016, 2018

Volkswagen Golf: 2005–2006, 2010–2014

Audi A3: 2006, 2009–2013

Volkswagen Cc: 2009, 2012–2013, 2015–2017

Volkswagen Passat: 2004–2006, 2008–2009

Audi A3 Quattro: 2006, 2010–2012

Volkswagen Beetle: 2012, 2015–2017

Volkswagen Eos: 2007, 2009–2011

Volkswagen GTI: 2006, 2009–2010, 2014

Volkswagen Rabbit: 2006–2008

Volkswagen Jetta: 2019 (Bluestuff DP51517NDX original application; verify front brake package)

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Step 1 — Brake package

This front listing groups EBC compounds sharing the same physical pad shape. Confirm the brake package fitted to your vehicle.

Verified applications

  • Volkswagen Jetta: 2005–2006, 2010–2011, 2013–2016, 2018
  • Volkswagen Golf: 2005–2006, 2010–2014
  • Audi A3: 2006, 2009–2013
  • Volkswagen Cc: 2009, 2012–2013, 2015–2017
  • Volkswagen Passat: 2004–2006, 2008–2009
  • Audi A3 Quattro: 2006, 2010–2012
  • Volkswagen Beetle: 2012, 2015–2017
  • Volkswagen Eos: 2007, 2009–2011
  • Volkswagen Gti: 2006, 2009–2010, 2014
  • Volkswagen Rabbit: 2006–2008

Step 2 — EBC compound

  • Greenstuff (EBCDP21517): for daily street driving.
  • Redstuff (EBCDP31517C): for low-dust performance street driving.
  • Yellowstuff (EBCDP41517R): for spirited street and repeated hard braking driving.
  • RP-1 (EBCDP81517RP1): for dedicated track driving.
  • Ultimax2 (EBCUD1107): OEM-style daily-driving compound for the verified EBC DP1517 pad profile. Match the installed caliper and pad outline before selecting it.
  • Bluestuff (EBCDP51517NDX): higher-temperature performance braking for the verified DP1517 front caliper. The original source also records 2019 Volkswagen Jetta fitment; confirm the caliper because other Jetta brake packages use different pad profiles.

Compound choice changes driving characteristics, not physical fitment.

Step 3 — Verify shape and SKU

Compare the EBC part number and physical pad profile with the brakes fitted to your car before ordering, especially with optional calipers.

Installation and bedding

Inspect rotor condition, use the correct hardware, and follow EBC's bedding guidance for the selected compound.

FAQ

Does switching compound change fitment? No. Fitment is determined by the caliper and pad shape.

Why Choose EBC Brake Pads?

EBC provides friction compound choices for everyday and performance driving. AlconKits contributes vehicle-specific performance-braking expertise to help you select the right pad.

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How do you primarily use your vehicle?
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Daily Driver
Commuting, errands, highway — normal street conditions
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Spirited Street
Street-driven but you enjoy pushing it on backroads and canyons
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Dual Purpose
Street-driven but you take it to track days or HPDE events
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Track / Race
Regular track days, time attack, club racing, or dedicated race car
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Off-Road / Heavy Duty
Off-road, overlanding, towing, armored vehicles, or military/LE use
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How would you describe your braking style?
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I want easy, linear feel. Comfort and predictability over outright bite.
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I brake firmly when needed but don't threshold brake every corner.
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I carry braking into corners — I need consistent release and feel.
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Mountain driving in cold temps or very gentle braking — needs immediate cold bite from the first stop
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🟢 Normal Street (100–400°C)
Typical daily driving — brakes rarely see sustained heat buildup
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🟡 Spirited / Mountain Passes (400–600°C)
Long descents, heavy vehicles, spirited canyon driving or repeated hard stops
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🔴 Track / HPDE (600–900°C)
Sustained hard braking on circuit — brakes get genuinely hot every session
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⚫ Racing (900°C+)
Endurance, sprint, or club racing — maximum sustained heat every lap
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How do you feel about brake dust and noise?
Higher-performance compounds often produce more dust and occasional squeal. Tell us your tolerance.
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Keep It Clean & Quiet
Clean wheels and silent operation matter to me. I'll trade some peak bite for this.
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Some Dust Is Fine
Happy to clean wheels more often if it means better braking.
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Performance Only
Dust, squeal, smell — I don't care. Give me the best stopping power.
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How important is rotor longevity to you?
Aggressive compounds can accelerate rotor wear. On Alcon-grade rotors, this is especially worth considering.
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I want pads that are gentle on rotors. Replacement costs are a real concern.
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I'll accept moderate rotor wear for meaningfully better stopping power.
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Rotors are a consumable. I'll replace them as needed. Max stopping power wins.
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Our catalog ranges from ~$100 to $500+ per axle. Every tier has excellent options — this helps us match you to realistic choices.
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$200–$350
Premium compounds — the sweet spot for most performance applications
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$350+
Race-grade, motorsport-proven friction materials
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⚠️ These recommendations are based on your stated usage profile. Availability varies by vehicle — use our year/make/model fitment lookup to confirm compatibility. Questions? Contact our team.

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