Stock brake pads on the 2019-2026 Ford Ranger 2WD 2.3L wear rotors hard and take miles to bed in properly. The EBC Ultimax UD2208 rear pads use a high-friction, ECE R90-approved compound that matches factory stopping power, dramatically reduces rotor wear, and arrives pre-coated so bed-in happens fast.
Brake-In coating eliminates the break-in guesswork. EBC's proprietary Brake-In surface treatment accelerates the bed-in process from the very first stops, so the pads reach full friction quickly without the cautious driving period that most replacements require.
Rotor life doubles compared to semi-metallic alternatives. EBC's compound reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent versus abrasive semi-metallic pads. Where some OEM-style pads demand a fresh rotor every pad change, it is common for a single rotor to outlast two full sets of Ultimax pads, delivering real savings over the life of the vehicle.
Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted for silent, judder-free operation. Every Ultimax pad in the USA comes fully shimmed, and the chamfered, slotted design keeps brake noise to a minimum. A nominal friction coefficient of 0.46 delivers progressive, confident pedal feel in both hot and cold conditions, and the compound actively compensates for mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use.
ECE R90 approved and road-legal. Black-coded in the EBC range, Ultimax pads meet ECE R90 brake safety regulations, making them a certified equivalent to factory-fitted pads. NRS mechanical hooks on the backing plate bond the friction material to steel mechanically, eliminating any risk of delamination over time.
Product Benefits
- High-Friction Compound: Nominal 0.46 friction coefficient matches or exceeds OEM stopping performance.
- Brake-In Coating: Factory-applied treatment accelerates pad bed-in from the first use.
- Reduced Rotor Wear: Compound reduces disc wear by up to 50 percent versus semi-metallic pads.
- Full Shimming (USA): Every pad ships shimmed for quieter, vibration-damped braking.
- ECE R90 Approved: Certified equivalent to original equipment pads for public highway use.
- NRS Backing Plate Hooks: Mechanical interlocking eliminates pad delamination risk.
- Judder Compensation: Compound corrects mild rotor judder after a short wear-in period.
- Direct Fitment: Rear application for 2019-2026 Ford Ranger 2WD 2.3L, no modification required.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products for street, towing, and performance applications across a wide range of vehicles. The Ultimax line represents EBC's street-focused compound, engineered to deliver OEM-equivalent safety at a significantly lower price point while extending rotor service life.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Lariat, XL, XLT, Raptor |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D2208 |
