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EBC DP1988 verified pad-shape drawing

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EBC Rear Brake Pads – 12–14 Audi S5 / 09–11 Audi A4

by EBC
SKU EBCDP21988
$78.47 USD - $170.42 USD
$153.40 USD
$78.47 USD - $170.42 USD
$153.40 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; check Step 1 for brake package.

Audi S5: 2008, 2010, 2012–2014, 2017

Audi A4: 2009–2011, 2016

Audi Q5: 2009, 2012–2013, 2018

Audi S4: 2008–2010, 2014

Audi A5 Quattro: 2008, 2013, 2017

Audi A4 Quattro: 2009–2010

Audi SQ5: 2014, 2018

Audi A5: 2010

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Step 1 — Rear brake package

This rear EBC DP1988 pad family matches FMSI D1386, a 116 × 59 × 17 mm backing plate used in specific Audi A4, A5, S5 and Q5 brake configurations. The original Ultimax2 UD1386 catalog specifically covers selected Audi A4 applications; other trims and brake packages can use different rear pad shapes. Verify the fitted rear caliper and pad dimensions before selecting a friction compound.

  • Audi S5: 2008, 2010, 2012–2014, 2017
  • Audi A4: 2009–2011, 2016
  • Audi Q5: 2009, 2012–2013, 2018
  • Audi S4: 2008–2010, 2014
  • Audi A5 Quattro: 2008, 2013, 2017
  • Audi A4 Quattro: 2009–2010
  • Audi SQ5: 2014, 2018
  • Audi A5: 2010

Step 2 — EBC compound

  • Greenstuff (EBCDP21988): street driving.
  • Redstuff (EBCDP31988C): street driving.
  • Yellowstuff (EBCDP41988R): spirited road driving.
  • Bluestuff (EBCDP51988NDX): for repeated higher-temperature braking and street/track applications, with appropriate bedding.
  • Ultimax2 (EBCUD1386): OEM-style street friction for normal Audi daily driving on the verified D1386 rear brake package; intended for road use, not race applications.

Compound selection does not change pad fitment.

Step 3 — Verify shape/SKU

Compare the actual rear brake-pad outline to the manufacturer drawing for EBC DP1988 / FMSI D1386 (116 × 59 × 17 mm) and select the matching part number. A different Audi rear caliper may require a different pad profile even for the same model and year.

Installation and bedding

Inspect rotor and hardware, check brake package, and follow the compound-specific EBC bedding instructions.

FAQ

Do all calipers fit? No. Verify the installed pad profile; shared YMM tags do not imply identical calipers.

Why Choose EBC Brake Pads?

EBC offers multiple road and motorsport friction choices; AlconKits adds specialist performance-brake application knowledge.

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