Track day drivers lose laps bedding in brake pads. EBC Bluestuff NDX front pads for the 2013-2014 Mustang GT500 solve that problem, reaching full friction quickly so you spend your session braking late rather than scrubbing in hardware.
Bluestuff NDX operates where GT500 brakes work hardest. Rated for rotor temperatures from ambient up to 550°C (1,000°F), this compound handles the sustained heat loads generated by a heavy, high-horsepower car driven hard lap after lap. The NDX formulation delivers a 0.52 Mu friction coefficient, giving confident, consistent bite through corners where lesser compounds begin to fade.
NUCAP NRS mechanical bonding replaces adhesive alone. Steel backing plates feature patented hook geometry that raises shear and bond strength by a factor of five compared to conventional bonding. That process eliminates pad-to-plate separation under the extreme thermal and mechanical stress of track driving, keeping the friction material where it belongs throughout the session.
High-volume Vee grooves manage debris at the pad face. Track use generates significantly more particulate than street driving. The machined Vee groove pattern channels that debris away from the contact surface, maintaining consistent pad-to-rotor contact and protecting both the pad and rotor from embedded contamination over extended use.
Product Benefits
- Fast Bed-In: Reaches full friction quickly, minimizing wasted laps on the first session.
- High Friction Coefficient: 0.52 Mu NDX compound delivers strong, consistent braking force.
- Wide Thermal Range: Performs from ambient temperatures up to 550°C (1,000°F).
- NUCAP NRS Bonding: Patented hook system increases shear and bond strength by five times over conventional adhesive.
- Vee Groove Design: Channels track debris away from the pad face for consistent contact.
- Direct Fitment: Front axle application specific to 2013-2014 Mustang GT500.
- Race-Proven Compound: Used in multiple spec-series cup car racing groups in Europe.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes develops friction materials across a wide spectrum of street and competition applications, with in-house research and manufacturing focused on advancing brake pad chemistry and backing plate technology. The Bluestuff NDX compound represents a five-step manufacturing process that EBC cites as a significant advancement in friction material production.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Shelby GT500 |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1666 |
