Stock brake pads on the Shelby GT350 handle daily driving well enough, but repeated hard stops strip away confidence fast. EBC Redstuff front brake pads bring an aramid fiber and ceramic compound to the 2015-2023 GT350 5.2L, delivering stronger cold bite, progressive heat buildup, and dramatically cleaner wheels than any semi-metallic pad.
Cold bite that does not wait to warm up. Redstuff grips from the first pedal press, matching or exceeding OEM pad feel before the rotors have had a chance to heat. As temperatures climb through repeated hard braking, friction improves rather than fading, making this compound equally capable on a spirited canyon run or a track day warm-up lap.
Lowest dust rating EBC produces. The aramid fiber and ceramic formulation cuts brake dust by 50 to 90 percent compared to semi-metallic compounds. The minimal residue left behind contains no steel fiber particles, so a simple sponge wash removes it from the wheel face without scrubbing or chemical cleaners.
Proven stopping distance improvement. In witnessed tests at the UK Motor Industries Research Association (MIRA), Redstuff reduced stopping distance by nearly 50 feet from 100 mph versus OEM pads, a measured 30 percent brake improvement. The nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 and a 15 percent high-friction formula enhancement back that figure with real data.
Brake-In surface coating ships on every pad. EBC applies a red Brake-In coating to the friction face before the pad leaves the factory. That coating conditions the rotor surface on contact and accelerates the bed-in process, providing safe, consistent braking from the first stop. Because Redstuff is a hard-wearing compound, full bed-in can take up to 1,000 miles; patient break-in rewards drivers with a pad that holds its characteristics through repeated heavy use.
Nucap NRS backplate hooks eliminate pad debond risk. Rather than relying solely on adhesive to bond the friction material to the steel backplate, EBC uses mechanical Nucap NRS hooks machined into the backplate itself. The friction material locks into these hooks, preventing separation even under sustained high-temperature stress.
Product Benefits
- Aramid Fiber and Ceramic Compound: Hard-wearing formulation built for repeated heavy braking on fast street and performance driving applications.
- 50-90% Dust Reduction: Significantly cleaner wheels than semi-metallic pads, with steel-fiber-free residue that rinses off easily.
- Strong Cold Bite: Matches or exceeds OEM pad performance from a cold start, improving further as heat builds.
- MIRA-Tested Performance: Documented 30 percent stopping distance improvement and nearly 50 feet shorter stops from 100 mph versus stock pads.
- Red Brake-In Coating: Factory-applied surface treatment conditions the rotor and shortens bed-in time for immediate safe use after installation.
- Nucap NRS Backplate Hooks: Mechanical bonding system prevents pad debond under sustained high-temperature braking.
- ECE R90 Approved: Meets European brake safety regulations for added confidence in compound quality.
- Direct Front Fitment: Engineered specifically for the 2015-2023 Mustang GT350 5.2L front brake positions.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products for street, track, and off-road applications, with compounds ranging from daily-driver dust-free pads to race-spec sintered discs. The Redstuff line represents EBC's benchmark for low-dust fast-street performance, developed and tested in independent witnessed conditions at recognized automotive research facilities.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1853 |
