Stock brake pads on the 2013-2020 Escape 1.6 Turbo 4WD do their job, but they wear rotors aggressively and can leave you dealing with brake judder long before a replacement is due. EBC's Ultimax2 front pads swap in as a direct OE equivalent, delivering the same stopping power for significantly less cost while extending the life of your rotors in the process.
ECE R90 certified friction material. Ultimax2 pads carry full ECE R90 brake safety approval, meaning they meet the same regulatory standard as factory-fit pads. That certification is not a marketing claim, it is a legal equivalency test. Cold friction performance is strong and progressive, so the pedal feels familiar from the first stop.
Brake-In coating eliminates the bed-in guesswork. EBC applies a factory-applied Brake-In coating to every Ultimax2 pad, accelerating the surface transfer layer that normally takes dozens of careful heat cycles to develop. The pads come ready to perform without a dedicated break-in procedure on a quiet road.
Rotor life extends well beyond what OE pads typically allow. EBC's friction compound reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent compared to semi-metallic alternatives. Where some OE pad compounds require a rotor swap at every pad change, Ultimax2 pads frequently allow one rotor to outlast two full pad sets. Dust output stays comparable to factory levels, keeping wheels cleaner over time.
Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted for silent operation. Every Ultimax2 pad in the USA ships with shims installed. Combined with chamfered edges and slotted friction faces, the design targets the three main causes of brake noise: resonance, edge bite, and gas trapping. The result is EBC's quietest pad formulation in the lineup. Nucap NRS mechanical hooks bond the friction material to the backing plate, eliminating any risk of pad delamination over the pad's service life.
Product Benefits
- Direct OE Replacement: Fits the 2013-2020 Escape 1.6 Turbo 4WD front axle without modification.
- ECE R90 Approved: Certified equivalent to factory brake pads by an independent regulatory standard.
- Brake-In Coating: Accelerates pad bed-in so full friction performance arrives faster.
- Reduced Rotor Wear: Disc wear reduced by up to 50 percent versus semi-metallic compounds.
- Shimmed, Chamfered, Slotted: All three noise-reduction features included on every pad in the USA.
- Nucap NRS Hook Retention: Mechanical hooks on the backing plate prevent pad debond.
- Judder Compensation: Compound compensates for mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use.
- Low Dust Output: Comparable to factory dust levels, keeping wheels cleaner between washes.
- Highway Legal: Approved for public road use in hot and cold climates; not intended for track use.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures brake pads, rotors, and brake lines for a wide range of passenger, performance, and motorsport applications. The company develops its own friction compounds in-house and holds ECE R90 approval across multiple product lines, covering everything from daily-driver replacements to dedicated track compounds.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | SE, SEL, Titanium, S |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1645 |
