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Ultimax General Replacement Pads
Last modified on 2009-12-10 17:08:53 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Ultimax is a high friction pad designed for general replacement use on cars, vans and SUV’s (4x4s). Using shimmed, chamfered and slotted technology and incorporating EBC’s unique BRAKE-IN coating for super quick pad bed-in, (in Europe only certain numbers are shimmed, in USA ALL Ultimax range are shimmed).
EBC Brakes black coded brake pads are a high friction premium quality friction material approved to ECE R90 brake safety regulations and as such are an exact equivalent to original equipment pads fitted to your vehicle from the factory – but for far less money.
Don’t let the lower price point cloud your view of this superb quality product, these pads will stop your vehicle as fast as any original equipment pad and faster than most aftermarket pads. One brilliant feature of EBC R90 pads is their ability to completely eliminate brake judder and these pads will actually COMPENSATE for mild brake judder after 300-400 miles of use. Nominal friction co-efficient 0.46 with minimal rotor damage and similar dust to original parts.
Reduced Rotor Wear
Disc wear is reduced by up to 50% with the EBC material compared to more abrasive semi metallics. It is common to replace the rotor with every pad change on some OE parts but with EBC Brakes it is quite common to see one rotor last TWO sets of pad lifetimes, offering significant savings. This does NOT mean that the EBC pads wear quickly either.
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EBC Brakes on YouTube – Customer Reviews
Last modified on 2010-10-21 10:38:38 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
I installed Yellowstuff pads on front and rear of my car along with the 3GD rotors… Let me tell you, these things do not only STOP you when and where you want them to.., but there is a HUGE difference between stock brakes and these brakes. I can say i stop at least 40% closer than before.. And i had 4 of the latest brakes. I havent even fully slammed on the brakes. I’m afraid to!
I have EBC TurboGroove rotors and EBC ceramic pads on my SAAB 9-3… the improvement over stock is simply awesome; and they were pretty good before!
You can’t really compare them with anything else on the market. The RedStuff still dust the alloys (despite claims they don’t) but it’s much longer between washes and the ceramic dust seems to wash off easier than before.
Seriously impressive!
The best brakes in the world and the best customer service ever!
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EBC Brakes Review – Redstuff Ceramic – 3000 Series – For Highly Tuned Cars and Fast Street
Last modified on 2009-12-04 10:18:04 GMT. 8 comments. Top.
As EBC’s flagship street brake pad material for prestige and faster cars above 200BHP the 09 version on EBC Redstuff sets new standards in brake performance. Redstuff has always been known for its low dust ability but the latest blend has greatly reduced the phenomenon of pad “Pick up” or disc scoring and reduced dust even further.
Tested at the UK Motor Industries Research Association (MIRA) in witnessed tests early Redstuff reduced car stopping distance in tests by almost 50 feet from 100 MPH offering a staggering 30% brake improvement.
Redstuff however as a harder compound does take longer to fully bed in to achieve its highest levels of performance (can be up to 1500 miles/2500 Kms urban use) during which time the odd “Chirp” of brake noise may be heard when starting from cold in damp and cold conditions at walking pace speed. One press of the pedal to clear the rotor of any dampness and this disappears to leave EBC Redstuff a brake pad that inspires confidence in all cars. The motto is be patient give the pads a full chance to bed down.
The Complaint
To Whom It May Concern:
I purchased a set of EBC brakes from Summit Racing. My husband called Summit when they had 180 miles on them (exceeding the mileage the instructions indicated for the break in period) about them continuing to squeal like the worn out pads we bought the EBC’s to replace. We were instructed to drive more than 200 miles and call back. We went to vacation at the beach and put another 1000 miles on the brakes and they continue to squeal. When he contacted EBC again, they instructed him to send this email to you as it sounded as if the brakes were defective.
Please contact me as I would like to return the brakes. I can not afford to pay in excess of $200 to continue to have a squealing brakes.
Thank you in advance,
Misty Davis
The Solution
OK Misty, let me give you some news…..
We have been making changes to Red all spring, due to its hardness Red took the longest time of any of our compounds to bed in, up to 1500 miles.
People just wont wait that long.
The latest material is called DM 2026, I bedded this in on my :Lexus GS 300 in 200 miles and it is flawless.
I am making you both front and rear sets in this and will have them you in 10 days, I just need an address and then would really appreciate your feedback
The parts are DP 31764C and DP 31788C
The Conclusion – Happy Customer!
I apologize for not getting back in touch with you sooner regarding the new brakes that you sent. They are SO much better than the previous set. The break in period was about 500 miles. In addition to the reduced squeaking noise during the break in period, they stop the car MUCH better. Again, I apologize for the delayed feedback but I really appreciate the new set of brakes. I am very pleased with the purchase.
Misty Davis
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EBC Product Review – 3GD Drilled and Slotted Sport Rotors
Last modified on 2010-01-04 17:19:29 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
EBC Brakes sport rotors come with wide aperture 3GD series for cooler running. On a global scale Most EBC rotors are made from British castings and 100% of these are precision machined in either the UK or the USA. EBC Brakes has 14 machining centres in these two countries to manufacture these precision parts. Slotted rotors are made from high quality grey iron to exacting standards and undergo extensive testing and rigorous quality control and are then precision machined to your chosen slot or dimple pattern.
The dimple drilled rotor was invented by EBC Brakes back in the 90′s and has been imitated by many because of its ability to offer pad degassing without “Through Drilling” disc or rotor holes which has been shown to promote rotor cracks.
The wide aperture slots on the EBC units actually draw cool air under the brake pad and rotor interface and help cool the temperatures of the pad contact which can shoot up to well over 1000 degrees at the very heart of the brake pad during heavy braking and can cause brake fade or loss of brake effect.
These “Full sweep” slots on the EBC Sport Brake rotor also help remove dirt dust debris and water from the braking area but without doubt the MAIN benefit of such sport rotors is their ability to maintain a flat and parallel pad surface throughout the lifetime of the brake pad set.
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Greenstuff – 6000 Series – 4×4 (SUV and Light Truck) Brake Pad
Last modified on 2009-11-10 15:08:02 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
An excellent solution for 4×4 use, this heavy duty Greenstuff formulation has slightly lower friction than its 2000 series counterpart (average friction coefficient 0.45mm) but has the benefit of longer life and better resistance to offroad conditions of dust and sand etc. It has an extremely low rotor wear factor and medium-to-good lifetime.
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EBC Double-H Superbike Pads™
Last modified on 2009-11-19 11:41:07 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Europe’s first and only ECE R90 approved pad. EBC Double-H pads are the grippiest street legal brake pads you can buy.
These pads benefit from the highest friction HH rating for maximum stopping power, made from sintered copper alloy like original pads for longer life and perfect braking under all riding conditions, wet, dry, hot or cold. When required, unique stainless steel radiator plates are fitted to reduce heat transer into bikes hydraulics. The unique double segment vented design keeps the pads cooler and prevents pad drag and overheat or fade.
When EBC broke into the sintered pad market, it really did its homework. We took all the current market offerings, tested them, analysed them and beat them. We removed the iron powders commonly used in many sintered pads that cause the pad to “weld” to the disc under corrosion when the bike is parked and replaced it with stainless powder.
We took out several other particles which our competitors still use which caused massive disc damage and created our launch material.After five years and millions of sets sold we upgraded the formulation again to our SB101C material which completely eliminated BRAKE NOISE, improved the pads HEAT CYCLING CAPABILITY and improved feel. What we have today for the faster rider is the pinnacle of sintered copper alloy engineering, researched and tested in our own laboratories by engineers with over 50 years experience in sintered pad technology.
NOW ECE R90 APPROVED
What does R90 mean? Cheap and nasty motorcycle brakes are the quickest way to an accident no matter where or how you ride.
EBC Brakes welcomes the new legislation on ECE R90 brake safety testing that shuts the door on unworthy parts. Until recently all EBC Brakes were tested by the notorious German TUV test centres and carried the KBA (German Motor Vehicle Organisation) certification number. EBC Brakes is pleased to announce that after extensive multi-model testing at the MIRA (Motor Industries Research Association) test track located at Nuneaton, UK, that both EBC Kevlar® organic pads and EBC Double-H sintered pads have been approved.
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EBC Product Review – 3GD Sport Rotors
Last modified on 2009-10-15 11:30:26 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
3GD Solid Type Rotor & 3GD Vented Type Rotor
Slotted and drilled brake rotors for cooler brakes
Manufactured using premium disc blanks mentioned above, the unique wide aperture slots in the EBC sport rotor actually draw cool air under the pad during heavy braking and reduce brake temperatures whilst also helping remove dirt, dust and debris and gasses created by heavy braking from the pad contact area. They also improve braking in off road conditions of wet, mud or sand and as such are a great choice for 4×4 vehicles. Blind drilled holes eliminate the chance of rotor cracking which is common with “through drilled” or completely drilled vent holes.
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EBC Red Mountain Bike Pads
Last modified on 2009-09-23 10:58:50 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
EBC Red Mountain Bike Pads
These are extra high in friction but still an organic pad for use on all types of rotors.
In considering which pads to use for downhill work it is essential to understand your own brake system. Some hydraulic systems, such as those made by Magura use fluid lines made from nylon or plastic and can be prone to softening and swell if overheated. For this reason Magura and others are not too keen on using pads in their systems that generate too much heat such as sintered pads.
If Downhill if your riding sport EBC red grade pads will be a great choice, lifetime being quite short but great brakes, low rotor damage and minimal heat transfer into the bikes hydraulics is to be considered.
If you down intend to make Alpine downhill mountain bike riding or racing your daily buzz, sintered pads have significant benefits and lets face it, fore every one of us that races downhill there are 5000 that want value for money ,long pad life and do not race downhill, lets read the next section about sintered brakes for MTB disc systems.
Disc pads for Mountain bikes have been around since 2002 and selecting the right compound for your needs is not only wise but essential for numerous reasons. EBC offer three grades of pad compound.
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EBC Brakes ATV Brake Pads
Last modified on 2009-09-15 14:05:36 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
EBC “R” Series Sintered Moto-X Brake Pads
For the ultimate durability EBC presents it’s “R” series high density series pads. A sintered copper material made in our own USA facility, the “R” series of heavy duty ATV and moto-x pads have become an aftermarket standard offering high durability, high resistance to contamination by mud, water, sand and grit etc. offering reduced disc damage and long pad life.
EBC SV Series Severe Duty Pads
If you want durability…. this is the pad to use.
High density sintered copper alloy for longest possible life in utility applications on ATV, especially in wet, mud, dust and dirt conditions.
You won’t find a longer lasting utility pad!
EBC Carbon X or TT Brake Pads™ Brake Pads
This is our best selling sport ATV pad!
For several years now this successful carbon graphite formula has been the choice of top enduro and moto-x riders for certain conditions around the world. The man advantage of this type of material is its lack of heat generation or conduction, which keeps both the rotor and caliper cool. Top Enduro and Hare Scrambles USA riders prefer this material for fast and dry riding conditions. The material is also very useable for standard sport ATV useage. Also TUV tested and KBA approved for street use on enduro bikes.
The TT series or X pads do not last as long as a sintered pad but are a strong favourite amongst Enduro riders due to their LOW HEAT TRANSFER
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EBC Super Tough – Heat Treated ATV Rotors
Last modified on 2009-09-07 15:29:24 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Made from tough heat treated carbon steel for extra long rotor and pad life. Elliminates rotor galling which wears pads. Available with or without scraper holes (according to original design).
All discs are precision ground and zinc plated to prevent corrosion and are a direct size for size bolt on replacement for original parts.
To order this product select part number and add D suffix for drilled.
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