Stock brake pads on the Focus 2.0 Turbo ST get the job done, but EBC's Ultimax2 front pads deliver quieter stops, reduced rotor wear, and faster bed-in without the price premium of OEM replacements.
ECE R90 approved friction performance. EBC Ultimax2 pads carry full ECE R90 brake safety certification, making them a direct legal equivalent to the factory pads fitted at the plant. A nominal friction coefficient of 0.46 delivers consistent, predictable stopping power in both hot and cold conditions, with progressive pedal feel from the first stop.
Rotor life extends significantly. EBC's friction compound reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent compared to more abrasive semi-metallic compounds. It is common to see a single rotor outlast two full sets of Ultimax2 pads, a meaningful saving over the life of the vehicle. The compound also actively compensates for mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use.
Ready to work straight out of the box. Every Ultimax2 pad ships with EBC's Brake-In coating applied directly to the friction face, accelerating the bed-in process and getting the pads up to full performance faster than uncoated alternatives. Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted construction keeps noise to a minimum and promotes even pad seating.
Built to stay on the backing plate. EBC uses Nucap NRS mechanical hooks on the backing plates, locking the friction material to the steel carrier through a mechanical bond rather than adhesive alone. This eliminates the risk of pad debond across the full service life.
Product Benefits
- ECE R90 Certified: Fully approved to international brake safety regulations as a legal OE equivalent.
- Reduced Rotor Wear: EBC compound cuts disc wear by up to 50 percent versus semi-metallic pads.
- Brake-In Coating: Factory-applied coating shortens the bed-in period for faster full-friction performance.
- Quiet Operation: Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted design minimizes noise across all operating temperatures.
- Judder Compensation: Friction material actively corrects mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use.
- NRS Mechanical Bonding: Nucap NRS hooks on backing plates prevent friction material debond.
- Direct Fit: Drops into the factory front caliper positions on 2012-2018 Focus 2.0 Turbo ST with no modifications.
- Highway Legal: Approved for public road use in all climates; not intended for track use.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products across a broad range of compounds, from quiet daily-driver formulas to motorsport-specific materials. The Ultimax2 range sits at the foundation of the EBC lineup, targeting drivers who want OE-equivalent stopping power with reduced running costs and quieter operation.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | ST |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1668 |
