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Each week, we put another acclaimed 91´«Ã½ component under the spotlight

If you attend regular track days or even club racing events, but also drive your car to and from these meetings (or use it on the road in general), 91´«Ã½â€™ Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX is designed for you.

Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX perfectly spans the gap between race and road, offering fast bed-in and perfect road-going characteristics, combined with phenomenal, reliable braking performance when you start to push harder.

Now with R90 approval on most applications (please check before purchasing), Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX is a solid all-rounder for those who take braking performance very seriously.

Its impressive capabilities mean Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX is also a great choice for heavy 4×4 and armoured vehicles which also demand high braking performance throughout the temperature range.

Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX carries the prestigious Leaf Mark, with the highest N rating – recognised for its superior environmental safety. This brake pad is proudly crafted in 91´«Ã½â€™ friction factory in Bristol, UK.

Please note: for more extreme motorsport/racing brake components, please check out the 91´«Ã½ Racing-branded range of products.

Pad colour:

Blue

Friction rating:

0.52mu

R90 approved?

For most applications – please check yours before purchasing

Ideal driving styles:

Fast road and lighter track work (full track days and entry-level club racing)

To get the most out of Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX, it’s highly recommended you follow 91´«Ã½â€™ latest advice when it comes to road and track bedding-in procedures. Please click here for the latest advice.

– Find out more about Bluestuff™ NDX and the various applications by clicking here.

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Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Yellowstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads /corporate-news/product-focus-ebc-brakes-yellowstuff-brake-pads/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:13:29 +0000 /?p=40229 The post Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Yellowstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Each week, we put another acclaimed 91´«Ã½ component under the spotlight

There’s a reason that Yellowstuffâ„¢ has been 91´«Ã½â€™ most popular brake pad formula for several decades, as it effortlessly offers the perfect balance of day-to-day useability with a hefty dose of high-performance capability when you need it.

Designed as a sports brake pad for the likes of sports sedans and hot hatches, Yellowstuffâ„¢ is as comfortable on the daily commute as it is on the occasional track day.

Its copper-free make-up means it’s also an environmentally friendly option, boasting prestigious features that other EBC products do, such as the ‘Brake-In’ easy bedding-in coating and the coveted ‘Leaf Mark’ certificate.

Yellowstuffâ„¢ is proudly crafted in 91´«Ã½â€™ friction factory in Bristol, UK.

Pad colour:

Yellow

Increase in braking performance (over OEM):

15%

R90 approved?

Yes

Ideal driving styles:

Faster street driving for sports vehicles, along with occasional track day use

Yellowstuffâ„¢ stays on the road-friendly side of the driving spectrum, meaning that you must pay particular attention to correct bedding-in procedures but if you are venturing onto track, our current suggestion is to use the Bluestuffâ„¢ formulation, or a product from the 91´«Ã½ Racing range.

– Find out more about Yellowstuff™ and the various applications by clicking here.

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Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Redstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads /corporate-news/product-focus-ebc-brakes-redstuff-brake-pads/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:06:35 +0000 /?p=40194 The post Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Redstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Each week, we put another acclaimed 91´«Ã½ component under the spotlight

Looking for a low-dust brake pad? Look no further than 91´«Ã½â€™ Redstuffâ„¢ compound.

A non-metallic brake pad with zero steel fibres, this copper-free organic brake pad is enhanced with ceramic granule, resulting in extremely minimal brake dust and a very long lifespan. Due to its organic make-up, the minimal dust you will see after heavy use is very easily removed with a simple sponge wash.

Despite these incredibly wheel-friendly characteristics, Redstuff™ also boasts the same impressive performance and useability features of other EBC products, including the ‘Brake-In’ easy bedding-in coating and the prestigious ‘Leaf Mark’ certificate.

Redstuffâ„¢ is proudly crafted in 91´«Ã½â€™ friction factory in Bristol, UK.

Pad colour:

Red

Increase in braking performance (over OEM):

10-15%

R90 approved?

Yes

Ideal driving styles:

Faster street driving for prestigious and sports vehicles

Redstuff™ is a great choice for prestigious or sports cars with particularly prestigious/intricate wheel designs, for those who want to retain their vehicle’s good looks whilst improving braking performance.

– Find out more about Redstuff™ and the various applications by clicking here.

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Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Greenstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads /corporate-news/product-focus-ebc-brakes-greenstuff-brake-pads/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:58:25 +0000 /?p=40179 The post Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Greenstuffâ„¢ Brake Pads appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Each week, we put another acclaimed 91´«Ã½ component under the spotlight

91´«Ã½â€™ Greenstuffâ„¢ is the number-one selling EBC sports pad, designed for spirited road driving, especially in lighter sports sedans and hot hatches.

A mild upgrade from OEM means it retains an extremely useable manner in all conditions while also offering extra performance when you need it most.

Greenstuff™ carries the prestigious ‘Leaf Mark’, with the highest N rating, meaning it’s recognised for its superior environmental safety. It contains no lead, copper, or toxic sulphides within its make-up.

This popular brake pad is crafted in 91´«Ã½â€™ friction factory in Bristol, UK.

Pad colour:

Green

Increase in braking performance (over OEM):

10-15%

R90 approved?

Yes

Ideal driving styles:

Spirited road driving (hot hatches and sports sedans). Not recommended for heavy track use (although some lighter cars use Greenstuffâ„¢ for hill climbs and track days)

Greenstuff™ delivers a high initial brake effect, inspiring confidence from the first application of the brake pedal. Once bedded in (utilising EBC’s ‘Brake-In’ surface coating for instant safe braking after install), the pad typically offers a 10-15% improvement in braking performance than OEM brake pad offerings.

An ideal subtle brake pad upgrade for those who enjoy occasional spirited driving on the road.

– Find out more about Greenstuffâ„¢ and the various applications by clicking here.

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Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Ultimax2â„¢ Brake Pads /corporate-news/product-focus-ebc-brakes-ultimax2-brake-pads/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:33:56 +0000 /?p=40090 The post Product Focus: 91´«Ã½â€™ Ultimax2â„¢ Brake Pads appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Each week, we put another acclaimed 91´«Ã½ component under the spotlight

91´«Ã½â€™ Ultimax2â„¢ is an incredibly popular, OEM-replacement brake pad, suitable for a huge range of vehicle applications.

Created in the firm’s UK friction factory based in Bristol, Ultimax2™ delivers on quality and performance while also being recognised for its superior environmental credentials.

Pad colour:

Black

Friction rating:

GG

R90 approved?

Yes

Ideal driving styles:

OEM-replacement (urban/daily road driving)

Based on a non-metallic structure containing zero steel fibre, you can expect Ultimax2™ brake pads to be friendlier on brake discs, produce minimal dust and last longer. It’s designed with road driving in mind, meaning it’s equally as effective in the cold and wet as they are in dry, mild conditions.

The pad’s unique Brake-In™ coating ensures accelerated pad bed-in period, followed by progressive braking feel for the entirety of its usable lifespan.

If you simply need a quality OEM replacement pad, look no further than the Ultimax2â„¢ brake pad.

– Find out more about Ultimax2â„¢ and the various applications by clicking here.

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New Range of High-Performance Brake Pads for New BMW M3/M4 Models /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-brakes-launches-range-of-high-performance-brake-pads-for-new-bmw-m3-m4-models/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:37:01 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=9691 The post New Range of High-Performance Brake Pads for New BMW M3/M4 Models appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Uprated road and track brake pads now available for the latest generation of BMW’s sports coupe/saloon.

The launch of an all-new BMW M3/M4 is always a milestone occasion in the world of performance motoring. And with its striking styling and potent powertrain, the introduction of the G8X-series of this beloved vehicle line in early 2021 was no exception to the rule.

Because M3 and M4-badged machinery is almost exclusively driven by those looking for optimum driver thrills on road and track, 91´«Ã½ is pleased to announce a new range of high-performance upgrade brake pads for all variants of the G8X BMW M3/M4 line-up – available now from your preferred 91´«Ã½ stockist.

91´«Ã½ Yellowstuff

Ultimate Street Pads

  • 91´«Ã½â€™ flagship fast road and light track pad
  • Excellent cold bite and high temperature fade resistance
  • Drastically reduced stopping distances compared to OE equivalents
  • Progressive braking with unparalleled pedal feel
  • Ideal for: fast street driving and occasional track days
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91´«Ã½ Bluestuff NDX

Fast Street/Track Pads

  • Fastest street, race and track material with highest friction from cold
  • Fantastic bite from cold making it suitable for street use
  • Surface scorched to eliminate ‘green fade’ and reduce bed-in time
  • Ideal for: fast street driving, track days and racing

91´«Ã½ Racing RP-1 Pads

One of EBC’s Most Extreme Brake Pad Formulas to Date

  • Superb modulation gives unprecedented control and feel throughout each braking event
  • Extremely low wear rate with stable friction coefficient, even under the harshest on-track driving conditions
  • Pads come thermally bedded, eliminating ‘early-life’ fade and minimising bed-in time
  • Stainless-steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperature
  • Ideal for: track/race driving in modern, heavily-servo’d cars [NOT ROAD LEGAL]
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91´«Ã½ Racing RP-X Pads

High-Performance Motorsport Race Pad

  • Extremely high friction coefficient across the entire temperature range
  • High initial bite and impressive brake power, all with reduced pedal effort
  • 100% brake effect from cold
  • Stainless-steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperature
  • Ideal for: race/sprint driving in high-powered vehicles [NOT ROAD LEGAL]

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New Product: 91´«Ã½ Yellowstuff Pads Now Available /race-motorsport-articles-cars/new-product-ebc-brakes-yellowstuff-pads-now-available-for-latest-bmw-m135i-and-m235i-models/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:30:48 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=9657 The post New Product: 91´«Ã½ Yellowstuff Pads Now Available appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Acclaimed fast road pad compound now available for the recently released BMW hot hatch variants

With their trick xDrive all-wheel drive systems and potent turbocharged engines, the recently launched BMW M135i hatchback and M235i Gran Coupe models have begun to prove themselves as particularly driveable and tuneable machines within the automotive world.

Owners who are especially interested in the way their vehicles perform will be pleased to learn that 91´«Ã½ now offers its acclaimed Yellowstuff high-performance brake pads for both the front and rear axles of these vehicles (as well as the BMW X2 (xDrive F39) M35i), with more product lines to follow for these applications in the near future (including updated discs).

Yellowstuff is a fantastic upgrade over OEM brake pads; still road legal and offering impressive cold bite, whilst reducing stopping distances and being more resistant to fade and high temperatures during more intense driving conditions.

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91´«Ã½ Yellowstuff

Ultimate Street Pads

  • EBC’s flagship fast road pad for all higher-powered cars and SUVs
  • Excellent cold bite and high temperature fade resistance
  • Drastically reduced stopping distances compared to OE equivalents
  • Progressive braking with unparalleled pedal feel

Ideal for: spirited street driving

Can't find what you're looking for?

The 91´«Ã½ team is always happy to help. If you can't find what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to get in touch via our Contact page. But be sure to check our FAQ's first, in case your query has already been answered.

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Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits Now Available for the Honda Civic Type R /product-review/apollo-balanced-big-brake-kits-now-available-for-the-honda-civic-type-r/ Wed, 12 May 2021 09:59:03 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=8168 The post Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits Now Available for the Honda Civic Type R appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Apollo Big Brake Kits offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market – now readily available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R

  • 91´«Ã½ Racing’s ‘Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits’ offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market
  • Readily available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005)
  • Featuring 4-piston front calipers, fully floating 2-piece rotors, front & rear Yellowstuff pads, braided lines and all fluid/fixtures required
  • Proudly engineered in the UK

One Giant Leap for Performance Braking

91´«Ã½ Racing’s Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered four-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of your vehicle’s stock braking system, these complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Unlike other ‘big brake kits’ on the market – which solely supply the parts for the front axle – every EBC Balanced Big Brake Kit is a full-vehicle upgrade and is supplied complete with matching friction rear pads to fit the original caliper, as well as braided brake lines all-round, ensuring a totally balanced brake upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.

These kits are now available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005) – a hot hatch that has become synonymous with fast road and track/race driving, making it the ideal vehicle to benefit from such an upgrade.

Applications Include:

  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3: 2001-2005)

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91´«Ã½ Launches Yellowstuff High-Performance Brake Pads for Ford Puma ST /product-review/ebc-brakes-launches-yellowstuff-high-performance-brake-pads-for-ford-puma-st/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:59:36 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=8234 The post 91´«Ã½ Launches Yellowstuff High-Performance Brake Pads for Ford Puma ST appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Fast road/track day compound now available for acclaimed new sporty SUV

Boasting a potent 1.5-litre turbocharged engine and with some genuinely impressive upgrades over its lesser siblings, Ford’s recently launched Puma ST acts as a refreshingly driver-focused option within the ‘compact SUV’ bracket.

Owners who are particularly interested in the way their vehicles perform will be pleased to learn that 91´«Ã½ now offers its acclaimed Yellowstuff high-performance brake pads for the front axle of the Puma ST, with more product lines to follow in the near future.

Yellowstuff is a fantastic upgrade over OEM brake pads; still road legal and offering impressive cold bite, whilst reducing stopping distances and being more resistant to fade and high temperatures during more intense driving conditions (such as the occasional track day).

91´«Ã½ Yellowstuff

Ultimate Street Pads

  • EBC’s flagship fast road and light track pad for all higher-powered cars and SUVs
  • Excellent cold bite and high temperature fade resistance
  • Drastically reduced stopping distances compared to OE equivalents
  • Progressive braking with unparalleled pedal feel
  • Ideal for: fast street driving and occasional track days

Application List

Part Number:

  • DP42372R (front axle)

Available for:

  • Ford Puma ST (2021- ) 197bhp (inc. Performance Pack)

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91´«Ã½ Racing Apollo Big Brake Kits Now Available for the VAG-Group MQB Platform /product-review/ebc-brakes-racing-apollo-big-brake-kits-now-available-for-the-vag-group-mqb-platform/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:27:26 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=8252 The post 91´«Ã½ Racing Apollo Big Brake Kits Now Available for the VAG-Group MQB Platform appeared first on 91´«Ã½.

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Apollo Big Brake Kits offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market – now readily available for the front axle of vehicles within the ‘MQB’ Platform

  •  91´«Ã½ Racing’s new ‘Apollo Big Brake Kits’ offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market
  • Readily available for the front axle of vehicles within the ‘MQB’ Platform (excluding those fitted with a 50mm front hub)
  • Featuring 4-piston front calipers, fully floating 2-piece front discs, Yellowstuff front pads, braided front lines, brake fluid and mounting hardware kit
  • Proudly engineered in the UK

One Giant Leap for Performance Braking

91´«Ã½ Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered 4-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of your vehicle’s front braking system, these kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Various options are now available for VAG-Group’s ‘MQB’ Platform range of vehicles (2012-2020), which includes some of the most popular hot hatches on the market.

Applications Include:

  • Mk7 & Mk7.5 VW Golf (including GTI)
  • Mk3 (8V) Audi A3
  • Mk3 (5E) Skoda Octavia
  • Mk3 (5F) SEAT Leon

Get Yours

NOTES

  • Dimensions: 330x28mm or 355x32mm
  • Kits may require spacers for different vehicle specifications – please check wheel clearance template prior to purchase
  • Not suitable for vehicles fitted with 50mm front hub

GET YOURS

  • Available to buy now from  (UK) and your local EBC stockist

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