Stock brake pads on the Fiesta ST prioritize longevity and dust control at the expense of bite and fade resistance. EBC Redstuff ceramic compound pads for the 2013-2019 Fiesta 1.6 Turbo ST rear axle deliver 15 percent higher friction than OEM pads while cutting brake dust by up to 90 percent, so you get sharper stops without coating your wheels in grime after every commute.
Cold-bite performance that grows with heat. Redstuff grips from the first pedal press at ambient temperatures, matching or exceeding OEM response right out of the driveway. As pad temperature climbs through repeated heavy braking, friction increases rather than fading, making these pads equally effective on canyon roads and track days.
Aramid fiber and ceramic construction. The compound bonds aramid fiber with ceramic particles to produce a hard-wearing pad that resists fade under sustained load. Because the formula contains no steel fiber particles, the minimal dust that does accumulate lifts off with a simple sponge wash, leaving no staining or abrasive residue on your wheels.
Brake-In surface coating for immediate confidence. EBC applies a red surface coating to every pad face that conditions the rotor and accelerates bed-in, so braking is safe and predictable from the first stop. Bed-in mileage for Redstuff runs up to 1,000 miles given the compound's hardness, so allow time for the pad to conform fully to the rotor surface before judging ultimate grip.
NRS mechanical retention eliminates pad debond. Nucap NRS hooks are machined directly into the backplate steel, locking the friction material mechanically rather than relying on adhesive alone. This removes the risk of delamination under high-heat conditions where conventional bonding can fail.
Independently verified stopping distances. Testing at the UK Motor Industry Research Association demonstrated that Redstuff reduced stopping distance by approximately 50 feet from 100 mph compared to OEM pads, a measured 30 percent improvement. Approved to ECE R90 brake safety regulation for most passenger car applications.
Product Benefits
- 15% Higher Friction: Improves braking effect over OEM pads with a nominal friction coefficient of 0.5.
- Up to 90% Dust Reduction: Aramid-ceramic compound produces far less dust than semi-metallic pads, with no steel particles to stain wheels.
- Cold-to-Hot Bite: Grips immediately from cold and improves progressively as temperature rises.
- Brake-In Coating: Red surface treatment conditions the rotor and enables safe braking from first installation.
- NRS Backplate Hooks: Nucap mechanical retention locks friction material to the backplate, eliminating debond risk.
- Fade Resistant: Handles repeated heavy braking without friction fall-off.
- ECE R90 Approved: Meets European brake safety regulation for passenger car use on most applications.
- Rear Fitment Specific: Engineered for the rear axle of the 2013-2019 Fiesta 1.6 Turbo ST.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across a broad range of compounds, from street-oriented low-dust pads to dedicated track compounds. Every EBC pad line is developed and tested to meet or exceed OEM safety standards, with several compound families carrying ECE R90 type approval.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | ZTS, ZX3, LX, SE, SVT, ZTW, ZX5, ZX4 ST, ST |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D886 |
