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    • RP-1™ Racing Brake Pads

      EBC Brakes Racing’s dedicated motorsport pad RP-1™ pairs high-performance with unprecedented modulation and control, resulting in a track pad that feels uniquely different to the competition.

      RP-X™ Racing Brake Pads

      Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1™, EBC Brakes Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X™.

      Yellowstuff Fastest Street, Race & Drift Racing Brake Pads

      The new ECO copper-free EBC Brakes Yellowstuff compound is a high friction pad right from cold.

      Truck Yellowstuff Sport Brake Pads

      Instant brake improvement with just a pad change.

      Greenstuff Brake Pads

      Superb street upgrade pad!

      Ultimax Brake Pads

      If you simply need a quality OEM replacement pad, look no further than Ultimax.

      Bluestuff NDX Trackday Brake Pads

      Track day and light race use on street-based performance cars.

      Redstuff Ceramic Brake Pads

      EBC Brakes lowest dust premium street sport brake pad material for cars above 200bhp.

      Orangestuff full race brake pads

      Track and race pads for cars below 250bhp in shorter races.

      Extra Duty Light truck, Jeep and SUV brake pads

      Want better stopping power and even longer life with Zero noise EBC Brakes Extra Duty pads are the solution!

    • Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Brake Pads

      This set of replacement ceramic brake pads offers OEM quality fit and operation with the superior stopping power, longer life, reduced brake fade, and lower dust buildup that ceramic compounds offer. Pre-chamfered edges ensure more effective braking against worn brake rotors.

      • Superior ceramic pad compounds resist heat buildup, dust, and squealing
      • Ceramic pad compounds wear slower and last longer than OEM equipment
      • Ceramic pads eliminate squealing under the most extreme cold or hot temperatures
      • EBC lowest dust fast street pad with 15% brake improvement
      • Capable of repeated heavy brake use without brake “Fall-Off”
      • Very minimal disc or rotor damage characteristics
      • Superb material for Prestige imports European and Asian cars
      • ECE R 90 type approved for most cars
      • Features red brake in surface coating for instant safe braking after install

      Yellowstuff Brake Pads

      These are racing-grade replacement brake pads designed to offer an optimum combination of performance for street use. Aramid fiber compound provides a high level of grip when pads are cold and maintains it without fade even under the hottest operating temperatures. Best suited for higher horsepower cars.

      • Designed to provide an optimum combination for street use
      • Unique composition allows high braking friction when brakes are cold
      • Features a cold friction rating of 0.5
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are yellow powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Center gap allows for proper heat expansion of brake pads
      • Built-in noise-reducing shims
      • Provides equivalent performance to GG-rated brake pads
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating scours off any existing glaze or heat spots from brake rotor surface for more even surface mating

      Greenstuff 2000 Series Sport Brake Pads

      This set of replacement brake pads is engineered for optimum performance on lighter, less powerful vehicles that do not typically travel at triple-digit speeds. Get the fit and lasting quality of original equipment without paying 100% markup that dealers charge for OEM parts. EBC replacement brake pads are blended with fewer metallic compounds to extend brake rotor life by up to 50 percent. Pre-chamfered edges reduce squeal and ensure more effective braking against worn brake rotors.

      • Designed to give a high level of grip upon initial brake application
      • Engineered for optimum performance on lighter vehicles with horsepower ratings under 200
      • Nominal friction coefficient of 0.55
      • Offers superior brake performance up to temperatures of 1,100° Fahrenheit
      • Patented organic AF42/66 pad friction material features a low level of metallic compounds that reduces rotor wear by up to 50%
      • Produces low amount of brake dust
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are green powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Center gap allows for proper heat expansion of brake pads
      • Built in noise-reducing shims
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating scours off any existing glaze or heat spots from brake rotor surface for more even surface mating

      Greenstuff 6000 Series Truck and SUV Brake Pads

      This set of replacement disc brake pads is engineered with organic compounds in place of metallic ones to give 4x4s better performance in areas where brake components get covered in dirt, sand, and grit. Greenstuff 6000 brake pads provide superior grip without abrasive wear, allowing increased brake rotor life by up to 50 percent. Pre-chamfered edges reduce squealing and ensure more effective braking even against worn rotors.

      • Engineered to better resist mud, sand, and grit that accumulate on brakes during off-roading
      • Nominal friction coefficient of 0.45 under normal driving conditions
      • Patented organic AF42/66 pad friction material features a low level of metallic compounds that reduces rotor wear by up to 50%
      • Produces a medium amount of brake dust
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are green powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Center gap allows for proper heat expansion of brake pads
      • Built-in noise-reducing shims
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating scours off any existing glaze or heat spots from brake rotor surface for more even surface mating

      Greenstuff 7000 Series SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pads

      When you want the longest possible brake life and lowest dust levels for your 4x4, EBC has taken the Greenstuff 6000 organic series brake pads and concentrated the formula to create the 7000 SUV organic series pads which last even longer. Pre-chamfered edges reduce squealing and ensure more effective braking even against worn rotors.

      • Offers all the benefits of Greenstuff 6000 series pads in a more concentrated formula
      • Provides extremely long pad life with the lowest amount of rotor wear
      • Engineered to better resist mud, sand, and grit that accumulate on brakes during off-roading
      • Friction coefficient of 0.45 is equivalent to the Greenstuff 6000 series
      • Produces the lowest amount of brake dust of all EBC brake pads for trucks or SUVs
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are green powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Center gap allows for proper heat expansion of brake pads
      • Built in noise-reducing shims
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
      • Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating scours off any existing glaze or heat spots from brake rotor surface for more even surface mating

      Bluestuff NDX Formula Racing Brake Pads

      This is a set of replacement brake pads that is designed for heavy-duty racetrack driving where high-performance multi-piston calipers are used. Pads feature two grooves for cooling, vibration-balancing weights on backing plates, triple-strength chemical bonding between pad and backing plate, and a higher friction surface than Yellowstuff race pads. Organic aramid fiber compound provides a high level of grip at extremely low and high operating temperatures. Safe for normal and aggressive street driving.

      • Designed for use with low drag multi-piston, performance brake calipers only
      • Formulated for optimum heavy-duty racetrack performance
      • Backing plates feature vibration-balancing weights to reduce squealing noise under high stress
      • Pads are bonded to backing plates with a chemical layer that triples separation resistance
      • Pads provide progressive brake feel and are safe for street use also
      • Organic aramid fiber construction maintains high level of grip when pads are cold or extremely hot
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are blue powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Pads come new with rough, heat-scorched surface designed for improved bedding with rough or worn rotors
        200 miles of gentle use is recommended during pad break-in period

      Ultimax OE Replacement Brake Pads

      Get the fit and lasting quality of original equipment without paying 100% markup that dealers charge for OEM parts. EBC replacement brake pads are blended with fewer metallic compounds to extend life of brake rotors by up to 50 percent. Pre-chamfered edges reduce squealing and ensure more effective braking against worn brake rotors.

      • Patented AF42/66 pad friction material features a low level of metallic compounds that reduces rotor wear by up to 50%
      • Produces low amount of brake dust
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are black powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Center gap allows for proper heat expansion of brake pads
      • Built in noise-reducing shims
      • Patented Brake-In™ red top coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
      • Patented Brake-In™ red top coating scours off any existing glaze or heat spots from brake rotor surface for more even surface mating

      Orangestuff Full Race Brake Pads

      This is a set of EBC's highest grip brake pads designed for the fastest and longest levels of racetrack driving where racing-grade multi-piston calipers are used. Pads feature two grooves for cooling, vibration-balancing weights on backing plates, triple-strength chemical bonding between pad and backing plate, and specially developed semi-metallic pad material that offers EBC's highest friction level. NOT legal for street use.

      • High-grip pads bite quickly and feature less progressive brake application
      • Friction level of .6 hot and .5 cold makes these EBC?s highest and fastest-gripping pads
      • Recommended for experienced racetrack drivers only
      • Highly abrasive semi-metallic pad construction is designed to provide the best grip at the expense of brake rotor life
      • Designed for use with low drag multi-piston, performance brake calipers only
      • Features two cooling gaps in the pad surface instead of one for increased cooling and debris collection
      • Backing plates feature vibration-balancing weights to reduce squealing noise under high stress
      • Pads are bonded to backing plates with a layer of chemical bonding material that triples separation resistance
      • Backing plate and side edges of brake pad are orange powder coated for resistance to corrosion
      • Pad surfaces have chamfered edges to reduce contact against rotor lip that forms over time and causes squealing
      • Pads come new with rough, heat-scorched surface designed for improved bedding with rough or worn rotors

      Extra Duty Brake Pads

      If you want better stopping power and even longer life with Zero noise, then the new EBC Extra Duty Light truck, Jeep and SUV brake pads are the best solution.

      • British made top quality product
      • Backing plate steels feature NUCAP NRS system hook technology for 5 times the bond strength of conventional pads
      • Noiseless material with piston insert NUCAP insulator shims
      • High volume Vee grooves in pads to vent better and remove dirt dust and debris actually cooling the centre hot areas of the pad better
      • Fade free brake material capable of a wide range of operational temperatures
      • More brake "grip" than stock and most low cost aftermarket pads at less cost than original parts
      • Longer life than any other pad EBC has ever made and EBC thinks, longer life than anything else out there in the aftermarket, including stock pads
      • Features red "brake in" surface coating for instant safe braking after install

      RP-1™ Racing Brake Pads

      The RP-1™ racing brake pads are a result of two years of research and testing done by EBC Brakes. It has introduced its race pad material to complete the line-up of performance and track pads. Made with a Carbon Kevlar blend of materials, these brake pads can withstand extreme temperatures and provide the stability rarely seen in performance brakes.

      • Made with Carbon Kevlar to operate at the highest temperatures
      • Longer wear life under race conditions
      • Stable and repeatable braking lap after lap
      • Stainless steel back plates (no paint)
      • Revolutionary Nucap NRS system hook pad retention
      • Kind to brake discs/rotors

      RP-X™ Racing Brake Pads

      EBC Racings RP-X™ compound is an ultra-high performance track and race pad designed for performance vehicles driven hard on track and for dedicated race cars. RP-X has a very stable friction coefficient of 0.55 mu up to and beyond 850 C, making it an excellent performer for even the most demanding vehicle applications.

      • Made with Carbon Kevlar to operate at the highest temperatures
      • Longer wear life under race conditions
      • Stable and repeatable braking lap after lap
      • Stainless steel back plates (no paint)
      • Revolutionary Nucap NRS system hook pad retention
      • Kind to brake discs/rotors

      • The EBC Brakes warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship only. Warranty is for replacement of similar product or refund of purchase value only excluding all labor and ancillary charges such as vehicle towing, fitting, inconvenience, purchasing of other manufacturers products and is good for a period of twelve months from date of purchase or 10,000 miles of highway use. Proof of mileage will be required. Warranty is invalid if product is used for taxi/hire car, racing, rally, drifting, trackday experience driving, or any other form of competition. There is absolutely no warranty on any EBC product for race use. Warranty does not cover brake noise or normal wear and tear. Some brake pad systems cause pads to wear faster than others. Drivers/users must assess the performance and durability of EBC Brakes products themselves if any EBC product is to be used in racing.