{"product_id":"ebc-dp52516ndx-bluestuff-rear-pads-audi-rs-q8-rs6-rs7","title":"EBC 2020+ Audi RS6 4.0TT Rear Bluestuff Brake Pads","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTrack-Ready Rear Stopping Power for Audi RS Models\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBC EBCDP52516NDX rear brake pad set uses the Bluestuff NDX compound to deliver race-level friction performance on the C8 Audi RS Q8, RS6 Avant, and RS7 Sportback while remaining R90 street-legal in Europe. Part No. DP52516NDX is a rear axle pad that fits the factory caliper positions on 2020-2026 RS Q8, 2021-2026 RS6 Avant in standard, GT, and Performance trim, and 2021-2026 RS7 Sportback in standard and Performance trim. Bluestuff NDX is a multi-layer compound that combines good cold bite with high-temperature resistance, delivering a friction coefficient in the 0.52 Mu range from normal street temperatures through track use. The compound generates noticeably less disc wear than most comparable race-oriented compounds, and the bedded surface produces low noise levels compared to full race pads at street speeds. EBC's Brake-In surface preparation treatment is applied at the factory so that the initial bedding period is shorter than with untreated pads, reducing the risk of cold pad glazing during the first few hundred miles of break-in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluestuff NDX compound rated from 0 to 550 degrees Celsius for street and track use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR90 street-legal homologation allows use on public roads across EU markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.52 Mu friction coefficient for progressive and consistent pedal feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory Brake-In surface preparation shortens initial bedding cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow rotor wear rate compared to equivalent temperature-rated race compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear axle application engineered for C8 Audi RS platform caliper geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM-position fitment on RS Q8, RS6 Avant, and RS7 Sportback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced noise at street speeds relative to full race compound alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020-2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS Q8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS6 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS6 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024-2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS6 Avant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS7 Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024-2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS7 Sportback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEBCDP52516NDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDP52516NDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEBC Brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluestuff NDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.52 Mu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 550 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHomologation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR90 Street Legal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake-In factory applied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set EBCDP52516NDX Bluestuff NDX rear brake pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEBC installation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout EBC Brakes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC Brakes manufactures friction materials and brake rotors for automotive, motorcycle, and bicycle applications from its UK headquarters. The company produces a wide compound range from mild street to full race applications and holds R90 homologation on several of its high-performance compounds, allowing those pads to be used legally on public roads in markets that require type approval for aftermarket brake friction materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShop Brake Pads and Rotors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/audi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShop Audi Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the EBCDP52516NDX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBCDP52516NDX is an EBC Bluestuff NDX rear brake pad set (EBC Part No. DP52516NDX) designed for the rear axle of the 2020-2026 Audi RS Q8, 2021-2026 RS6 Avant, and 2021-2026 RS7 Sportback C8-generation models, with R90 street homologation and a 0 to 550 degree Celsius operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Bluestuff NDX compound safe for daily street driving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bluestuff NDX is R90 approved for street use and delivers good cold bite from initial application. It is noisier and produces more dust than premium street pads, but it is designed to be driveable at street temperatures rather than requiring full heat before generating friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this pad require special bedding procedure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC applies the Brake-In surface treatment at the factory, which reduces the initial bedding requirement. EBC recommends performing 8 to 10 moderate stops from 30 mph during the first 200 miles to fully seat the compound against the rotor surface before using high-force braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Audi RS Q8 model years does EBCDP52516NDX fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pad set fits the 2020-2026 Audi RS Q8 in all available trim configurations for those years on the rear axle position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre there EBC front pads that pair with this rear set for the RS6 Avant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC offers matching Bluestuff NDX front pads for the C8 RS6 Avant platform. Search the EBC catalog by vehicle application or contact us to confirm the correct front pad part number for your specific model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Bluestuff NDX compare to standard EBC Redstuff or Greenstuff pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluestuff NDX sits above Greenstuff and Redstuff in EBC's compound hierarchy. It operates at higher temperatures, delivers a higher friction coefficient, and is better suited for track use, while Greenstuff and Redstuff are optimized for lower-temperature street driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill EBCDP52516NDX work with the RS7 Sportback Performance model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 2024-2026 Audi RS7 Sportback Performance is a listed fitment for EBCDP52516NDX on the rear axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rotor types are compatible with EBC Bluestuff NDX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluestuff NDX pads work with standard cast iron and slotted or drilled rotors. EBC's GD series slotted rotors are commonly paired with Bluestuff NDX for track-oriented setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the vehicle safely and remove the rear wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the rear caliper from the caliper bracket without disconnecting the brake line and suspend it safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide out the worn pads from the caliper bracket and clean all contact surfaces with brake cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the rear rotors for minimum thickness, heat cracks, and scoring. Replace if below specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetract the rear caliper pistons using the correct piston retraction tool for the Audi electronic parking brake system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply thin brake lubricant to pad ears and caliper abutment surfaces only. Keep lubricant completely clear of friction material and rotor faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new EBCDP52516NDX pads into the caliper bracket and confirm proper seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the caliper and torque all bolts to Audi factory specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall wheels and lower the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump the brake pedal until firm, then perform the EBC Brake-In bedding procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including asbestos, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and other chemicals which are known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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