{"product_id":"ebc-front-brake-pads-97-00-bmw-528i-01-03-bmw-525i","title":"EBC Front Brake Pads – 97–00 BMW 528i \/ 01–03 BMW 525i","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:920px;margin:auto\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #e1e5e9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 1 — Brake package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront EBC DP1089 pad-shape family. \u003cstrong\u003eVerified vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e BMW 528i: 1997–2000; BMW 525i: 2001–2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #e1e5e9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 2 — EBC compound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenstuff (DP21089):\u003c\/strong\u003e Street-performance compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluestuff (DP51089NDX):\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance compound; review EBC application guidance for intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound choice does not change physical pad fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #e1e5e9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 3 — Verify shape and SKU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the existing front pad geometry with EBC DP1089 and select the correct listed EBC SKU. Vehicle equipment and brake packages must match the installed caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW 528i: 1997–2000; BMW 525i: 2001–2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and bedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck rotor condition, caliper hardware, and pad clearances. Install using vehicle service instructions and follow EBC's bedding procedure for the compound selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo different compounds change fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The compound changes use characteristics, not the pad shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #e1e5e9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose EBC Brake Pads?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple EBC compounds allow drivers to select a pad for their intended use, supported by EBC manufacturing experience and AlconKits' performance-braking knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EBC","offers":[{"title":"Greenstuff (DP21089)","offer_id":49373762027828,"sku":"EBCDP21089","price":165.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bluestuff (DP51089NDX)","offer_id":49373762060596,"sku":"EBCDP51089NDX","price":201.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/8534\/7636\/files\/96600b5ae5bd6f4ab6c3953789901bbbL.jpg?v=1772134694","url":"https:\/\/alconkits.com\/products\/ebc-front-brake-pads-97-00-bmw-528i-01-03-bmw-525i","provider":"Alcon Brake Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}