Stock brake pads on the Bronco Sport 1.5L get the job done, but EBC's Ultimax compound goes further, delivering OE-equivalent stopping power with meaningfully reduced rotor wear and a quieter, more progressive pedal feel for everyday street driving.
ECE R90 certified friction performance. The Ultimax compound carries ECE R90 brake safety approval, confirming it meets the same friction standards as the factory pads installed at the assembly plant. A nominal friction coefficient of 0.46 gives confident, consistent deceleration in hot and cold climates without the aggressive bite that wears rotors prematurely.
Dramatically reduced rotor wear. EBC's friction material cuts disc wear by up to 50 percent compared to semi-metallic compounds. Where some OEM pads consume a rotor every pad change, Ultimax pads regularly allow a single rotor to outlast two full sets of pads, making the total cost of ownership considerably lower than the price tag suggests.
Ready to stop from the first mile. Each pad ships with EBC's Brake-In coating already applied, accelerating the bed-in process so the friction surface transfers evenly to the rotor without the extended break-in period that bare pads require. Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted construction suppresses noise and controls heat, keeping braking quiet and fade-free under normal street loads.
Judder elimination built into the compound. The Ultimax formulation actively compensates for mild brake judder after 300 to 400 miles of use. Vehicles that already exhibit minor judder from uneven rotor deposits often smooth out over time rather than requiring rotor resurfacing or replacement.
Nucap NRS mechanical retention. The backing plate uses Nucap NRS hooks to mechanically lock the friction material to the plate, eliminating any risk of pad delamination over the life of the set.
Product Benefits
- Direct OE Replacement: Fits 2021+ Bronco Sport 1.5L front positions without modification.
- ECE R90 Approved: Certified to meet OE-equivalent friction and safety standards.
- Up to 50% Less Rotor Wear: Extends rotor life well beyond what semi-metallic compounds allow.
- Brake-In Coating: Pre-applied coating speeds pad bed-in for immediate, even performance.
- Quietest EBC Formulation: Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted design minimizes brake noise.
- Judder Compensation: Compound corrects mild brake judder over 300 to 400 miles of normal use.
- NRS Mechanical Retention: Nucap NRS hooks prevent friction material from separating off the backing plate.
- Street-Only Application: Optimized for public highway use; not intended for track or motorsport duty.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products and brake rotors across a wide range of compounds, from street-oriented Ultimax pads to track-focused Bluestuff and Yellowstuff formulations. Every compound in the EBC lineup is developed and validated to meet specific friction, wear, and noise targets for its intended application.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | S, SE Sport Hybrid, SE, SEL, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium, SE Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid, Active, Base, Platinum Hybrid, Platinum, Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid, ST-Line Select, ST-Line |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D2300 |
