EBC BlueStuff NDX Review
Jul 13, 2011, 08:31 AM
#1
EBC BlueStuff NDX Review
This is for the Evo X and 8/9 guys too. My Mustang weighs in at ~34xx lbs. Puts me right in the weight range of the CT9A and X platforms.
Last week I had to the time to install my EBC BlueStuff NDX pads along with my suspension. Drove car for 4 days lightly around town/work before bedding the pads with speed/heat.
My Mustang package came stock with OEM Performance Friction street pads (not Z-Rated, but a compound between full street and the Zs). An upgrade over the OEM base pads. But still left the driver lacking great cold bite and response.
The NDX pads are designed for street and track usage for heavier platforms. Meant to give the driver cold bite and progressive feel for cars that need to come to a complete stop (v. aggressive speed scrubbing without stops (eg track day)). With driver my Mustang is in the 36xx range. NDX is the perfect application for the Mustang.
For those wondering about the YellowStuffs, I run YellowStuff pads on my Time Trial SVT Focus. Its a much lighter car (2815 with driver).
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ow-review.html
These NDX pads deliver exactly what they promise. Great cold bite and more bite as the you work heat into the system.
Here is an autocross running the NDX pads:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UbZd-ryd7w
Some squeak after pads got hot. Zero noise on the street unless I really heat them up (like AX). Dust is was low and easily washed off after the autocross. In the 5 days post event. I have yet to clean the wheels. Dust is lower on street use.
In the autocross, pads had bite and consistency throughout the day. With a co-driver and ambient heat in the 90s (course temps in the 100s) there was zero fade after 12-15 autocross runs. Co-driver took 3rd in PAX and I took 4th. We both noted that you could brake late with confidence. Positive pedal pressures with smooth release.
Still finding that the EBC pads have been keeping their promise and delivering across multiple car types and racing. Very happy to run them.
EBC BlueStuff NDX:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
Front Pads:
Rear Pads:
Last week I had to the time to install my EBC BlueStuff NDX pads along with my suspension. Drove car for 4 days lightly around town/work before bedding the pads with speed/heat.
My Mustang package came stock with OEM Performance Friction street pads (not Z-Rated, but a compound between full street and the Zs). An upgrade over the OEM base pads. But still left the driver lacking great cold bite and response.
The NDX pads are designed for street and track usage for heavier platforms. Meant to give the driver cold bite and progressive feel for cars that need to come to a complete stop (v. aggressive speed scrubbing without stops (eg track day)). With driver my Mustang is in the 36xx range. NDX is the perfect application for the Mustang.
For those wondering about the YellowStuffs, I run YellowStuff pads on my Time Trial SVT Focus. Its a much lighter car (2815 with driver).
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ow-review.html
These NDX pads deliver exactly what they promise. Great cold bite and more bite as the you work heat into the system.
Here is an autocross running the NDX pads:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UbZd-ryd7w
Some squeak after pads got hot. Zero noise on the street unless I really heat them up (like AX). Dust is was low and easily washed off after the autocross. In the 5 days post event. I have yet to clean the wheels. Dust is lower on street use.
In the autocross, pads had bite and consistency throughout the day. With a co-driver and ambient heat in the 90s (course temps in the 100s) there was zero fade after 12-15 autocross runs. Co-driver took 3rd in PAX and I took 4th. We both noted that you could brake late with confidence. Positive pedal pressures with smooth release.
Still finding that the EBC pads have been keeping their promise and delivering across multiple car types and racing. Very happy to run them.
EBC BlueStuff NDX:
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
Front Pads:
Rear Pads:
Jul 13, 2011, 09:01 AM
#3
Yes. Blues are meant for "heavier" cars like the Evo and Mustang. Yellows would be a great street/AX pad. But for tracking use, the Blues are what I would get. I likely will be taking the Mustang out for some DE events (not going to TT in her 
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Thanks!
Jul 13, 2011, 08:50 PM
#8
Good review!
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Jul 14, 2011, 03:54 AM
#10
Good review!
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Jul 14, 2011, 04:34 AM
#11
Good review!
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Right now I'm running the EBC Redstuff pads and I was thinking for my next pad, I would move up to the Yellows, but this review has me thinking. Between the three, what would you recommend for a stock-powered Evo that only sees DD and auto-x? So far I've been really satisfied with the Reds.
Personally, I am a "don't fix what an't broken" guy. I think you have a great pad there. I AX'd my SVTF on Reds before moving it over to track only car on Yellows. 
Jul 14, 2011, 09:59 AM
#15
stay with reds imo. I only did the yellows because I do a bunch of road track days.
Personally, I am a "don't fix what an't broken" guy. I think you have a great pad there. I AX'd my SVTF on Reds before moving it over to track only car on Yellows.
