Stock brake pads on the Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo were calibrated for commuter use, not for the hard stops that come with autocross driving. EBC Yellowstuff rear pads deliver a 15 percent higher friction coefficient than OEM, pulling shorter stopping distances from cold and holding that performance as heat builds.
Aramid fiber compound with exceptional cold bite. Unlike many performance compounds that need a full warm-up lap before they wake up, Yellowstuff grips confidently from the first press of the pedal. Heat only improves the situation: fade resistance climbs as temperatures rise through the fast street range, giving progressive, predictable feel rather than the wooden response that signals a pad approaching its limit.
Construction details that matter. Every pad ships fully shimmed, slotted, and chamfered for smooth, quiet operation across all driving conditions. Nucap NRS mechanical retention hooks are bonded into the backing plate, eliminating any possibility of pad debond under hard use. EBC's Brake-In coating accelerates the bedding process so the compound reaches working condition faster without requiring a dedicated break-in session on track.
Street legal, not just street capable. Yellowstuff carries R90 approval, confirming compliance with European public highway brake safety regulations. ECE brake safety testing requires performance at least equal to OEM from cold, and Yellowstuff meets that standard before heat is even a factor.
Know your use case. Yellowstuff excels on fast street cars, towing trucks, and SUVs with oversized wheel and tire packages. Its green fade threshold sits at approximately 400 degrees Celsius, which covers the upper range of aggressive street driving. Dedicated track sessions that push temperatures beyond 500 to 600 degrees Celsius are better served by EBC's Bluestuff NDX compound, which also benefits from a significantly shorter bed-in period.
Product Benefits
- 15% Higher Friction: Improves brake effect over stock pads for shorter, more confident stops.
- Excellent Cold Bite: Delivers strong initial response without a mandatory warm-up period.
- Heat Fade Resistance: Compound strengthens under the temperatures of hard street driving.
- Shimmed, Slotted, and Chamfered: Quiet, smooth operation under all conditions without additional hardware.
- Nucap NRS Hooks: Mechanical retention system on the backing plate prevents pad debond.
- Brake-In Coating: Accelerates bedding so pads reach optimal performance sooner.
- R90 Approved: Legal for public highway use in European markets and safe for use globally.
- UK Manufactured: Produced in EBC's own facilities to consistent quality standards.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products in the United Kingdom, supplying brake pads, rotors, and brake lines for street, towing, and motorsport applications across a wide range of vehicles. Yellowstuff is one of EBC's highest-volume performance pad grades, used by enthusiast drivers and fleet operators worldwide.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
Review the product details and confirm compatibility with your vehicle before ordering.
| 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 |
