Stock brake pads on the Fusion 1.6 Turbo leave wheel faces coated in dark metallic dust after every spirited drive. EBC Redstuff rear pads cut that dust by 60 to 90 percent using an aramid fiber and ceramic compound that contains zero steel fiber particles, so whatever residue remains wipes off with a simple sponge wash.
Cold bite that only improves with heat. Redstuff grips from the first pedal press, matching or exceeding OEM stopping performance at ambient temperatures, then builds additional friction as the pads warm up. The nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 translates to a 15 percent improvement in brake effect over standard pads, and witnessed testing at the UK Motor Industries Research Association recorded a nearly 50-foot reduction in stopping distance from 100 mph, a 30 percent improvement over OEM.
Built for repeated heavy braking without fade. The aramid fiber base is hard-wearing by design, resisting brake fall-off during consecutive aggressive stops where semi-metallic compounds soften and lose bite. Bed-in time runs up to 1,000 miles as the pad conforms to the rotor surface, so patience during the break-in period pays off with consistent long-term performance.
EBC Brake-In surface coating accelerates the process. Each pad arrives pre-coated with EBC's red Brake-In layer, which conditions the rotor surface and shortens the bed-in window so the pads reach peak performance sooner after installation.
Structural integrity from pad to backplate. Nucap NRS mechanical hooks bond the friction material to the backplate, eliminating any risk of pad delamination under sustained heat or heavy braking loads.
ECE R90 approval for additional confidence. Most EBC Redstuff pads carry ECE R90 type approval, the European brake safety regulation that certifies the compound meets defined friction and wear standards.
Product Benefits
- 60 to 90 Percent Dust Reduction: Aramid and ceramic compound produces far less residue than semi-metallic pads, with no steel fiber particles.
- 15 Percent Brake Improvement: Higher friction coefficient delivers measurably shorter stopping distances versus OEM pads.
- Cold-Bite Performance: Grips effectively from ambient temperature and strengthens as pad temperature rises.
- Fade Resistance: Handles repeated heavy braking without the performance drop common in standard compounds.
- Brake-In Coating: Factory-applied red surface layer conditions the rotor and speeds up pad bed-in after installation.
- Nucap NRS Backplate Hooks: Mechanical retention system prevents friction material from debonding under extreme heat.
- ECE R90 Approved: Meets European brake safety regulations on most vehicle applications.
- Minimal Rotor Wear: Low-aggression compound characteristics extend rotor service life compared to harder metallic pads.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures brake pads, rotors, and clutches for passenger cars, performance vehicles, and motorcycles, with compounds developed and tested at facilities including the UK Motor Industries Research Association. The Redstuff line targets drivers of prestige European and Asian imports who want reduced wheel dust without sacrificing street performance.
WARNING: California Residents: Cancer and Reproductive Harm;
www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
Review the product details and confirm compatibility with your vehicle before ordering.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Energi Platinum, Energi SE, Energi Titanium, Platinum Hybrid, Platinum, S Hybrid, S, SE Hybrid, SE, Sport, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1665 |
