Stock brake pads on the Focus RS leave real stopping performance on the table, and they coat your wheels in dark, stubborn brake dust along the way. EBC Redstuff ceramic pads swap that compromise for a front-axle upgrade that bites harder from cold, stops shorter at speed, and leaves your wheels dramatically cleaner between washes.
Aramid fiber ceramic compound with real stopping gains. Redstuff uses an aramid fiber base enhanced with ceramic particles to deliver a nominal friction coefficient of 0.5. Independent testing at the UK Motor Industries Research Association (MIRA) confirmed that Redstuff reduced stopping distance by approximately 50 feet from 100 mph, representing a 30 percent braking improvement over OEM pads. High-friction formula increases brake effect by 15 percent, and performance only improves as pad temperature rises.
Lowest dust rating in the EBC lineup. Dust output drops by 60 to 90 percent compared to semi-metallic pads. The minimal residue that does accumulate contains no steel fiber particles, so it rinses away with a basic sponge wash rather than requiring wheel cleaner and a brush. Redstuff is engineered specifically for prestige imports and European performance vehicles, not truck or SUV fitments.
Ready to work the moment you bolt them on. EBC applies a red Brake-In surface coating to every pad, which conditions the rotor surface and accelerates bed-in without a formal bedding procedure. Cold-bite performance matches or exceeds OEM pads right from the first stop. Because Redstuff is a hard-wearing compound, full bed-in can take up to 1,000 miles, so plan accordingly and allow the pad to fully conform to your rotors before heavy track use.
Built to stay bonded under repeated hard braking. EBC machines Nucap NRS mechanical hooks into the steel backplate, locking the friction material to the plate without relying on adhesive alone. Pad debond is effectively eliminated even under repeated heavy braking cycles where heat and mechanical stress are highest.
Product Benefits
- 60-90% Dust Reduction: Far less wheel contamination than semi-metallic pads, with residue that washes off easily.
- 30% Shorter Stopping Distance: MIRA-witnessed testing confirmed a reduction of approximately 50 feet from 100 mph versus OEM pads.
- 15% Brake Effect Improvement: High-friction aramid ceramic formula increases stopping power over stock.
- Aramid Fiber Ceramic Compound: Hard-wearing material handles repeated heavy braking without brake fade or falloff.
- Brake-In Surface Coating: Red EBC coating prepares rotor surface on contact for safe, immediate braking after installation.
- Nucap NRS Backplate Hooks: Mechanical retention system eliminates the risk of pad debond under heat and load.
- ECE R90 Approved: Meets European brake safety regulation standards for most passenger car fitments.
- Direct Front-Axle Fitment: Engineered specifically for the 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS front brake application.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products for street, track, and competition use across motorcycle, automotive, and off-road platforms. The company develops compounds in-house and validates performance through independent third-party testing, including witnessed protocols at MIRA in the United Kingdom.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | RS |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1977 |
