Track driving exposes brake pads to temperatures and loads that destroy street compounds within a few laps. The EBC Racing RP-1 compound holds a consistent friction coefficient of 0.45 across a working range of 100 to 750 degrees Celsius (200 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit), giving your 2016-2018 Focus MK3 a front brake pad that stays predictable from the first corner to the last.
Progressive bite, not maximum aggression. RP-1 delivers a moderately high friction level with a softer, more gradual initial response. Drivers who prefer to modulate braking force with finesse rather than threshold-braking at maximum attack will find this compound far easier to work with consistently across a full stint.
A direct answer to over-servoed brake setups. Vehicles with inherently sensitive brake systems, or cars fitted with Big Brake Kits using larger-diameter discs and calipers with high piston displacement, often feel grabby and difficult to trail-brake smoothly. RP-1 counteracts that over-servoed sensation, restoring feel and control without requiring hardware changes. It pairs well with many non-EBC aftermarket brake kits for this reason.
Full operating range from cold entry to sustained heat. The 100 to 750 degree Celsius window means RP-1 builds usable friction early in a session rather than requiring several punishing stops to come up to temperature, while still handling sustained high-load braking without fade.
Product Benefits
- Friction Coefficient of 0.45: Consistent and measurable across the full 100-750°C operating range.
- Progressive Response: Gradual, controllable bite suited to drivers who prefer finesse over maximum initial grab.
- Over-Servo Correction: Reduces the grabby feel common in vehicles with sensitive brake bias or large aftermarket brake kits.
- Big Brake Kit Compatible: Works superbly with many competitor Big Brake Kits where softer pad behavior is needed.
- Front Axle Fitment: Engineered specifically for the front position on the 2016-2018 Focus MK3.
- Track-Focused Compound: Built for vehicles driven hard on circuit, not a modified street pad.
About EBC Racing: EBC Brakes manufactures brake pads, rotors, and brake system components across street, sport, and full race compound families. The Racing division develops compounds like RP-1 and RP-X specifically for circuit use, validated at controlled friction coefficients across documented temperature ranges to give drivers repeatable, data-backed performance on track.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | RS |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
