Stock brake pads on the 2013-2019 Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost 4WD can wear unevenly, generate excessive dust, and if worn unevenly, contribute to rotor damage that forces a full rotor replacement at every pad change. The EBC UD1612 Ultimax2 rear brake pads replace the factory friction material with an ECE R90-approved compound that matches original equipment stopping power while treating rotors far more gently.
ECE R90 approved, OE-equivalent stopping power. EBC's black-coded Ultimax2 compound carries full ECE R90 brake safety approval, certifying it as a direct friction equivalent to factory-installed pads. That certification also confirms legal compliance for public highway use, so there is no compromise on safety or regulatory standing.
Significantly reduced rotor wear. Compared to abrasive semi-metallic compounds, EBC's Ultimax2 material reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent. In practice, that means one set of rotors can outlast two full pad replacement cycles, a meaningful saving over the life of the vehicle.
Brake-In coating eliminates the break-in hassle. Every UD1612 pad arrives pre-coated with EBC's Brake-In surface treatment, which accelerates the bed-in process and brings the pads to full friction performance faster than uncoated alternatives. The shimmed, chamfered, and slotted construction keeps noise to a minimum and delivers a progressive, linear pedal feel from the very first stop.
Engineered to eliminate brake judder. The Ultimax2 compound actively compensates for mild rotor judder after approximately 300 to 400 miles of use, smoothing out the pedal feel on vehicles where light surface variation has already developed on the rotors.
Nucap NRS mechanical retention. EBC bonds the friction material to the backing plate using Nucap NRS hooks rather than adhesive alone, eliminating the risk of pad debonding under sustained braking loads.
Product Benefits
- ECE R90 Approved: Certified as a direct equivalent to original equipment friction material.
- Up to 50% Less Rotor Wear: Gentler compound extends rotor life compared to semi-metallic pads.
- Brake-In Coating: Pre-applied surface treatment shortens the bed-in period significantly.
- Shimmed, Chamfered, and Slotted: All USA-market Ultimax pads include shims for quieter, more refined operation.
- Judder Compensation: Compound self-corrects mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use.
- Nucap NRS Hooks: Mechanical retention on the backing plate prevents friction material debonding.
- Direct Fitment: Rear application, specific to the 2013-2019 Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost 4WD.
- Highway Legal: Approved for general public road use in hot and cold climates.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across a wide range of compounds and applications, from OE-replacement street pads to dedicated track formulations. Each product line targets a specific use case, with the Ultimax2 range focused on quiet, low-dust, rotor-friendly performance for daily-driven vehicles.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1612 |
