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Ultimax is EBC's like-for-like replacement pad. It's built to match the feel of the original pads, with smooth, quiet stopping for daily driving. Choose it when you want factory-style braking and long pad life, not extra bite.

Best for

Everyday driving, OE replacement

Use

Road

Dust

Low dust, quiet

Redstuff is EBC's ceramic-based fast-road pad, developed for heavier and more powerful cars. It gives strong, consistent everyday braking with very little dust, so it's the pad for clean wheels. It isn't designed for track use.

Best for

Heavier, more powerful road cars

Use

Fast road

Dust

Very low dust

Bluestuff NDX is for drivers who drive to the circuit, lap hard and drive home. It has higher friction and more fade resistance than Yellowstuff for repeated hard stops. It's noisier and dustier on the road, so it suits cars that see regular track time.

Best for

Regular track days in a road car

Use

Track days + road

Dust

Higher dust and noise on the road

Greenstuff is the first step up from standard pads: more stopping power than OE, with less brake dust. It's a road pad, and EBC points anyone who takes their car on track to Yellowstuff or above. Greenstuff 6000 versions are made for heavier SUVs.

Best for

Daily drivers wanting more bite than OE

Use

Road

Dust

Low dust

Yellowstuff is EBC's high-friction street-and-track pad, and our most popular upgrade for BMW M and M Performance cars. It bites hard from cold, so it works on the drive to work and still holds up on a track day.

Expect more dust than Redstuff. That's the trade-off for stronger braking when you work the brakes hard.

Best for

M & M Performance cars driven hard on road and track

Use

Fast road + track days

Dust

Moderate, more than Redstuff

Orangestuff is a full track compound with a very quick initial bite. It isn't for road use, so it suits cars that are trailered or switched to track pads for the day.

Best for

Dedicated track cars

Use

Track only

Dust

High, track use only

EBC Premium discs are plain, OE-specification replacements with an anti-corrosion finish. Pair them with Ultimax, Greenstuff or Redstuff for a fresh, factory-feel setup.

Best for

Like-for-like replacement

Use

Road

Dust

Quiet

USR discs use fine, narrow slots to keep the pad surface clean and the bite steady, with less noise than wide grooves. They're a refined road upgrade that pairs well with Redstuff or Yellowstuff.

Best for

Quick road cars

Use

Fast road

Dust

Quiet

GD discs, some listed as Turbo Groove, have wide grooves and dimples that keep the pad face clean and help clear gas and dust. That gives more consistent bite than plain discs. They're a popular match for Yellowstuff on fast-road cars.

Best for

Fast road, occasional track

Use

Fast road + track days

Dust

Slight pad noise from the grooves

BSD sport discs are EBC's slotted performance discs for earlier BMW models, including E-series 3 Series and the Z3 and Z4.

Best for

Earlier BMW models

Use

Fast road

Dust

Quiet

EBC pads and discs matched under a single part number, for one axle or both. It's the simplest way to upgrade. The label on each kit shows the pad compound and disc type inside, so you can match it to the guide on this page.

Best for

A full refresh in one order

Use

Depends on compound

Dust

See compound

EBC pads paired with braided stainless-steel brake lines, for a firmer, more consistent pedal. They're a good choice when you're changing pads and fluid at the same time.

Best for

Pedal feel + new pads

Use

Depends on compound

Dust

See compound

RP-1 is EBC Racing's motorsport pad. EBC quotes a flat friction curve averaging around 0.45µ and fade-free running up to about 750°C. The bite builds progressively, which gives precise control. It suits cars with a strong brake servo and drivers who brake on feel.

Best for

Track & race, drivers who want modulation

Use

Track / race only

Dust

Track use only

Two-piece, fully floating discs with lightweight bells and replaceable iron rings. They cut unsprung weight and handle heat better than one-piece discs. Replacement rings are sold separately, so when they wear you only replace the rings.

Best for

Track-driven M cars

Use

Track days / race

Dust

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EBC Racing Apollo kits replace the front calipers with 6-piston calipers and larger discs, for more stopping power and heat capacity on track-driven cars. Check wheel clearance on the product page before you order.

Best for

Serious track use, high-power builds

Use

Fast road + track

Dust

Depends on pad choice

RP-X is the higher-friction version of RP-1. EBC quotes around 0.55µ average friction and fade resistance up to about 850°C. It bites harder for less pedal effort, which suits heavier, more powerful cars driven hard on track.

Best for

Heavier, powerful track cars

Use

Track / race only

Dust

Track use only

RP-1 or RP-X race pads matched with EBC Racing 2-piece floating discs under one part number. The label on each kit shows which pad compound is inside.

Best for

A complete track brake package

Use

Track / race

Dust

Track use only

Stainless-steel braided lines expand less under pressure than rubber hoses, so the pedal feels firmer and more consistent. They're worth fitting with any pad upgrade if your car still has its original hoses.

Best for

Firmer, consistent pedal

Use

All

Dust

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The wear sensors, caliper pins, shims and other fitting parts EBC lists for your car. Most BMWs need a new wear sensor every time the pads are changed.

Best for

Every pad change

Use

All

Dust

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