Track days demand pads that reach full friction fast, because burning laps on a bed-in procedure wastes seat time. EBC Bluestuff NDX front pads for the 2002-2004 Focus SVT 2.0L reach operating temperature quickly and hold a consistent 0.52 Mu friction coefficient through rotor temperatures up to 550°C (1000°F), covering everything from spirited lapping to dedicated race use.
Fast bed-in, no wasted laps. Bluestuff NDX reaches peak bite within the first few corners of a session, so weekend track drivers can focus on performance from the first lap rather than spending half the day conditioning new pads.
Proven in spec series competition. This compound has been run by numerous cup car and spec series racing groups across Europe, validating its durability and consistent bite under repeated heavy braking cycles. The friction envelope suits all types of fast and heavier cars in performance and race driving, with notably extended pad life compared to EBC's previous Yellowstuff grade.
NUCAP NRS bonding eliminates pad separation. The NDX friction material bonds to the steel backing plate using the patented NUCAP NRS hook system, which raises shear and bond strength by a factor of five over conventional adhesive bonding. That means no pad-to-plate separation under high-load braking events.
Built for the debris a track generates. After bonding, each pad is baked and ground, then machined with high-volume Vee grooves. Those grooves channel away the larger volume of particulate matter generated during aggressive track use, keeping the friction surface clean and maintaining consistent bite lap after lap.
Product Benefits
- Rapid Bed-In: Reaches full friction quickly so lap time is not lost conditioning new pads.
- High Friction Coefficient: 0.52 Mu NDX compound delivers strong, confident stopping power under race conditions.
- Wide Thermal Range: Effective from ambient temperatures up to 550°C (1000°F) rotor heat.
- NUCAP NRS Hook System: Patented backing plate bonding raises shear strength by five times, preventing pad separation.
- Vee-Groove Design: Channels debris away from the friction face during high-intensity track use.
- Extended Pad Life: Outlasts EBC's Yellowstuff compound in race and performance driving applications.
- Direct Fitment: Front axle application for the 2002-2004 Ford Focus SVT 2.0L, no modification required.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes develops and manufactures brake friction products for street, performance, and motorsport applications. The company produces compounds across a broad range of thermal and friction targets, with each grade engineered for a specific use case rather than marketed as a universal solution.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | SVT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D970 |
