Stock brake pads on the Focus 2.0 Turbo ST balance dust, noise, and cost for average commuters, not for drivers who push hard on back roads or track days. EBC Redstuff pads swap that compromise for an aramid fiber and ceramic compound that bites from cold, builds stopping power as temperatures rise, and leaves almost nothing on your wheels.
Dramatically reduced brake dust. Redstuff cuts dust output by 50 to 90 percent compared to semi-metallic compounds, and whatever trace residue does appear wipes off with a sponge because the compound contains no steel fiber particles. Prestige wheels stay cleaner between washes without sacrificing a gram of stopping power.
Stronger stops right out of the box. The aramid fiber and ceramic formulation delivers a nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 and a 15 percent improvement in brake effect over OEM pads. Witnessed testing at the UK Motor Industries Research Association confirmed Redstuff reduced stopping distance by nearly 50 feet from 100 mph, representing a 30 percent brake improvement over stock. Performance only improves as the pads heat up during repeated hard stops.
EBC Brake-In surface coating. Every pad ships with EBC's red Brake-In coating pre-applied to the friction surface. That coating conditions the rotor surface on first use and accelerates the bed-in process, giving safe, predictable braking immediately after installation. Full bed-in on this hard-wearing compound can take up to 1,000 miles as the pad conforms precisely to the rotor surface.
NRS mechanical attachment. Nucap NRS hooks are machined directly into the backplate, creating a mechanical bond between the friction material and the steel carrier. Pad debond, a failure mode that plagues older bonding methods under high heat, is eliminated entirely.
ECE R90 approved. Most EBC Redstuff pads carry ECE R90 type approval, meeting the brake safety regulation standard required for street use across European markets.
Product Benefits
- 50-90% Dust Reduction: Aramid and ceramic compound produces far less dust than semi-metallic pads, with no steel fiber residue.
- 15% Brake Improvement: Higher friction coefficient delivers measurably shorter stopping distances versus OEM pads.
- Cold Bite: Grips as well as or better than factory pads from cold and improves further with heat.
- EBC Brake-In Coating: Pre-applied red surface coating conditions rotors and accelerates bed-in for safe immediate use.
- NRS Backplate Hooks: Mechanical interlocking eliminates any risk of friction material debonding from the carrier plate.
- Minimal Rotor Wear: Low rotor-damage characteristics extend disc life during repeated heavy braking.
- ECE R90 Approved: Meets European brake safety type-approval standards for street use.
- Direct Front Fitment: Engineered specifically for the 2012-2018 Focus 2.0 Turbo ST front axle.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across a wide range of compounds and applications, from street-oriented ceramic pads to full race compounds. Their products are developed and tested at recognized facilities including MIRA, with a catalog spanning passenger cars, performance imports, and motorsport applications.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | ST |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1668 |
