Stock brake pads prioritize quiet, low-dust street manners over the sustained friction and heat tolerance a track day demands. EBC's Bluestuff compound bridges that gap, giving the 2005-2010 Mustang V6 4.0L a rear pad that beds in fast, holds strong through repeated laps, and still behaves on the street.
Ready to work from the first lap. Bluestuff's key advantage over dedicated race compounds is its ability to come up to operating friction quickly. Weekend drivers who show up to a lapping event do not lose valuable track time scrubbing in new pads. Grip builds fast, so the first session counts.
Rated for serious rotor temperatures. Bluestuff NDX carries a friction coefficient of 0.52 Mu and is rated for rotor temperatures from ambient up to 550 degrees Celsius (1000 degrees Fahrenheit). That range covers everything from spirited back-road driving to dedicated track sessions, and the compound has been used in spec-series cup car racing groups across Europe.
NUCAP NRS backing plate bond. EBC bonds the NDX friction material 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. Pad-to-plate separation under hard braking is eliminated by design, not just by chemistry.
High-volume Vee grooves manage debris. The pad face features machined Vee grooves sized specifically for track use, where rotor and pad debris accumulates faster than in street driving. The grooves channel that material away from the friction surface, keeping bite consistent through a full session rather than fading as debris builds.
Product Benefits
- Fast Bed-In: Reaches full friction quickly, so early laps are not wasted on pad conditioning.
- High Friction Coefficient: NDX compound rated at 0.52 Mu for strong, consistent stopping power.
- Wide Temperature Range: Effective from ambient up to 550 degrees Celsius (1,000 degrees Fahrenheit).
- NUCAP NRS Hooks: Patented mechanical bond raises shear strength by five times and prevents pad separation.
- Vee-Groove Face: Channels debris away from the friction surface during extended track use.
- Rear-Specific Fitment: Sized and compounded for the rear axle of the 2005-2010 Mustang V6 4.0L.
- Extended Pad Life: Formulated to outlast the previous Yellowstuff grade in demanding driving conditions.
- Street and Track Capable: Transitions from daily use to track days without a pad swap.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes develops and manufactures brake friction products across a wide range of compounds, from street-oriented grades to full race materials. The Bluestuff NDX line represents EBC's current flagship performance compound, produced through a multi-step manufacturing process the company developed to advance bonding technology and friction consistency in high-demand applications.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, GT, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby GT500KR |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1082 |
