EBC Bluestuff NDX Rear Brake Pads for 2020+ Audi RS6 4.0T, DP52516NDX

Bluestuff NDX is a high friction sport and race material that can be used for aggressive street driving and certain types of track use. The material has had much success on the track with quality aftermarket calipers (Multi piston systems with better release and cooling and larger rotors) and limited success with street based calipers where pad size and caliper drag can challenge any brake material. The biggest advantage of EBC Bluestuff NDX is their bite from cold and progressive brake feel and the ability to bring a car to a complete stop. This has led to the ECE R90 brake safety regulation approval of R90 which is now completed and certificates are being obtained (during July 2011). There are certain older street based caliper systems where even the new Bluestuff will have trouble handling the caliper and slider drag inherent in the systems but this scenario is exactly the same for our competitors. There is NO material that will be PERFECT on the track in all older street based caliper systems.

• Chemical Interlayer Pad For Super Strong Pad Bond
• Deep V Grooves Catches Dirt Dust/Improves Venting
• Huge Lifetime Almost Double Previous EBC Products
• Surfaces Are Left Smooth And Not Scored
• Worlds First Street And True Track Pad
• Low Heat Transfer
• Easy On Rotors
• Great Release

Brief Description: EBC Bluestuff NDX rear brake pads are designed for aggressive street driving and select track applications on the 2020+ Audi RS6 with the 4.0T engine. Part number DP52516NDX uses a high-friction formulation that delivers strong cold bite, progressive pedal feel, and reliable stopping performance without requiring the brakes to reach high operating temperatures first. These pads are especially well suited to vehicles equipped with upgraded multi-piston calipers, improved cooling, and larger rotors.

Built for drivers who demand consistent braking performance, Bluestuff NDX features low heat transfer, strong pad bonding, smooth rotor contact, and effective release characteristics. Deep V grooves help capture dust and improve pad ventilation, while the formulation is designed to provide extended service life compared with earlier EBC performance compounds. As with any high-performance pad, results can vary with factory street-based calipers, slider drag, rotor condition, vehicle setup, and track use. Proper bedding and inspection are recommended before spirited driving or competition use.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data:

• Brand: EBC
• Part Number: DP52516NDX
• Product Line: Bluestuff NDX
• Application: Rear brake pads
• Vehicle Fitment: 2020+ Audi RS6 4.0T
• Material Type: High-friction sport and race compound
• Intended Use: Aggressive street driving and select track applications
• Regulatory Note: ECE R90 safety approval associated with the Bluestuff NDX range

What's Included in the Box: One set of EBC Bluestuff NDX rear brake pads for the specified application. Installation hardware or wear sensors are included only when supplied by the vehicle-specific pad configuration.

Fitment: Designed for the 2020+ Audi RS6 equipped with the 4.0T engine. Confirm the original brake system, caliper configuration, and pad shape before ordering, particularly on vehicles with factory or aftermarket brake upgrades.

Features:

• High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound provides strong bite from cold for aggressive street driving and select track use.
• Progressive brake feel helps deliver controlled pedal response and confident vehicle deceleration.
• Chemical interlayer promotes a strong bond between the friction material and backing plate.
• Deep V grooves help capture dust while improving ventilation through the pad.
• Extended pad life is designed to exceed earlier EBC performance compounds under comparable use.
• Smooth pad surfaces help minimize scoring and are designed to be easy on brake rotors.
• Low heat transfer helps reduce the movement of heat into the caliper and related components.
• Good release characteristics help reduce drag and support consistent brake operation.

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1