{"product_id":"ebc-front-brake-pads-98-99-volkswagen-beetle","title":"EBC Front Brake Pads – 98–99 Volkswagen Beetle","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 brake pads for the verified vehicle applications below. The DP-series compounds use the EBC DP1117 pad-shape family; the Ultimax 2 option is cataloged separately as EBCUD768. The shared YMM records identify eligible vehicle applications; confirm the specific brake package when selecting a variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified make\/model\/year coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolkswagen Beetle: 1998–1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #e1e5e9;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:16px\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 2 — Choose EBC compound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenstuff (DP21117):\u003c\/strong\u003e Street-performance compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedstuff (DP31117C):\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-dust street-performance compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimax 2 (UD768):\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM-style replacement compound for everyday road driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound characteristics do not themselves determine vehicle 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 installed front pad's geometry, caliper and exact EBC part number with the selected variant before ordering. Vehicle fitment is product-level; do not assume an alternative brake package or shape is interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and bedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect rotors, caliper hardware and clearances. Install per vehicle service instructions and follow EBC bedding guidance for the chosen compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes changing compound change the caliper?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The listed compounds serve compatible applications but the physical pad shape and brake configuration must match the car.\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\u003eEBC offers compound choices from road replacement to performance driving. AlconKits combines EBC product knowledge with practical performance-braking experience to support accurate selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EBC","offers":[{"title":"Greenstuff (DP21117)","offer_id":49373774709044,"sku":"EBCDP21117","price":127.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Redstuff (DP31117C)","offer_id":49373774741812,"sku":"EBCDP31117C","price":139.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ultimax 2 (UD768)","offer_id":49373774774580,"sku":"EBCUD768","price":98.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/8534\/7636\/files\/7c5611eae705de28e77d248238a7979e.jpg?v=1772134703","url":"https:\/\/alconkits.com\/products\/ebc-front-brake-pads-98-99-volkswagen-beetle","provider":"Alcon Brake Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}