Track days demand a pad that skips the tedious bedding ritual and grips hard from the first lap out of pit lane. EBC's Bluestuff NDX compound does exactly that, reaching full friction coefficient faster than most race-oriented materials and holding strong up to rotor temperatures of 550°C (1,000°F) on your 2015-2023 Mustang EcoBoost.
Quick bed-in for weekend warriors and club racers alike. Bluestuff NDX was developed so that drivers who show up Saturday morning and head straight to the track do not burn their session time scrubbing in pads. The compound reaches its rated 0.52 Mu friction coefficient quickly, delivering consistent, confident braking from the earliest laps.
Serious spec-series credentials. This material has seen duty in numerous European spec-series cup car programs, where consistent rotor bite, fade resistance up to 550°C, and long service life matter more than marketing claims. For the Mustang EcoBoost driver pushing harder and carrying more speed into corners, the compound's extended service life over conventional performance grades makes it a practical choice as well as a fast one.
NUCAP NRS bonding eliminates pad separation. The NDX backing plate uses NUCAP's patented NRS mechanical hook system rather than adhesive alone, raising shear and bond strength by a factor of five. Each pad is baked and ground after bonding, and high-volume Vee grooves machined into the friction face channel away the larger volume of debris generated at track speeds.
Product Benefits
- Fast Bed-In: Reaches full friction output quickly, so track time is not wasted on conditioning laps.
- 0.52 Mu Friction Rating: High-friction NDX compound rated for aggressive performance and race driving.
- Temperature Range: Rated from ambient to 550°C (1,000°F) for sustained track use.
- NUCAP NRS Hook System: Mechanical bonding raises shear and bond strength by 5x versus adhesive bonding alone, preventing pad-to-plate separation.
- Vee-Groove Face: High-volume grooves evacuate debris generated during hard track sessions.
- Front Fitment: Direct-fit front pads for 2015-2023 Mustang EcoBoost applications.
- Extended Service Life: Longer pad life compared to EBC's previous Yellowstuff grade under equivalent conditions.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes develops and manufactures friction products across street, performance, and motorsport categories. The Bluestuff NDX compound represents EBC's proprietary five-step manufacturing process, produced under the direction of R&D leadership to meet the demands of spec series and performance driving applications worldwide.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | EcoBoost Premium, EcoBoost, V6 |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1791 |
