Bluestuff Pads | Tech Talks - EBC Brakes' Pad Compounds
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2024
- TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - What is Bluestuff?
1:29 - Is Bluestuff road legal?
2:00 - Does Bluestuff offer any improvement over OE pads?
3:03 - What is used to stop the friction material coming away from the back plates?
3:35 - Is Bluestuff a noisy and dusty pad?
4:09 - Do you need to replace your discs/rotors at the same time when installing new Bluestuff pads?
4:39 - What is the best bedding-in process for Bluestuff pads?
TECH TALKS
Welcome to EBC Brakes' 'Tech Talks' series, where we look at each of our friction materials in more detail.
Watch as R&D Manager, Steve Payne, talks us through the technical details of our product lines, whilst addressing common myths and queries in the process.
BLUESTUFF
This time, it's the turn of EBC's Bluestuff pad to be put under the spotlight. Bluestuff (EBC's blue pad) is a track-focused friction material that retains its road-legal status in the majority of applications and countries.
Find out more about Bluestuff pads by clicking here: ebcbrakes.com/product/ebc-dis... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
These brakes are so good they stopped me getting back together with the Ex !
Glad we could be of assistance.
@@EBCBrakesUK 🤣
Wicked lol
🙂good one
I run Bluestuff with EBC grooved and dimpled rotors on the front of my vRS with Yellowstuff on the rear. Excellent around the Nurburgring. You do need to get through the first heat cycle before they resist fade.
What heat cycle procedure did u do
Use these front and rear in my 430BHP Scirocco R and love them 😄 Had RP-X on the front but my bodywork didn’t like the disc dust too much 🤣
Hi Alex, that's great to hear. Remember the RP range is designed for track use only. Please get in touch if we can help you with anything in the future 👍
I have a b9 audi s4 that I autocross every month and do about 1 trackday a year. Would you recommend this or yellow stuff? I was leaning towards yellow compound but worried that my vehicles weight may be too much for yellow.
Hi, they Yellowstuff compound would be a good choice for fast road however if you are going to be looking at doing some autocross i would recommend the Bluestuff compound. If you have any queries or would like some more information please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at < technical@ebcbrakesuk.com > Have a great day.
Cold bite ok with bluestuff? Recommend this Vs yellows on an M2 for road use? Cheers
Hi Peter, yes bluestuff has a good cold bite but it is designed for track use/very fast road if you were going to upgrade for track use take a look at this video we did quite recently here - czcams.com/video/S36H68t1d3k/video.html
I have a Kia Optima 2016 2.4l LX, I can't find anything but yellowstuff, I wanted RP-X or Bluestuff, atleast. Crazy driver here. Thanks.
Blue stuff for a kia is crazy
Use them on my Camaro and I love them. I'm on my third set...lol Heavy fast car eats pads, but I'm wondering if I RPX will be better??
RPX has much more stopping power yes! It's not road legal though.
The RPX it's good for everyday use and 3/4 track day for years? Or it's better the Blue?
How is the cold bite?
I have to choose for my Giulia Veloce TI Q4 280 cv, with scat downpipe and opf off, SprintFilter, Eibach ProKit springs and remap to 315 cv and 490 nm with 95 ron 😊
In the rear I put the Yellow because is the best for my stock caliper.. In the front I'm uncertain between Blue, Orange and RPX
Thanks for your reply
Bluestuff would be better for everyday use and 3/4 trackdays a year! RPX is not road legal (unless you are based in the USA).
@@EBCBrakesUK thanks for your fast reply :)
I'm in Italy, and yes RPX are not legal.. But are not Legal as all track pads, like Ferodo Racing ecc.. I don't think it's a big problem..
The only thing is the cold bite, if is good or similar to the Bluestuff, I can try the RPX..
I try the Yellow in the front, it's not bad, but I want more aggressive pads 😁
Could be a good compromise Prx front and Yellow back?
blue or blue ndx for 2019 Range Rover SV Autobiography Dynamic? the ebc website specifically mentions Blue stuff for Land Rover but doesn't differentiate between blue & blue ndx. Unless red stuff would be better.
Hi, Bluestuff NDX would work well for the Range Rover. Alternatively, there are our Extra Duty + pads that work very well with 4x4 vehicles. Thank you.
I'm waiting for the delivery of the packet with them inside for my Nissan 350z. I have great expectations about these pads!
I am currently thinking about bluestuff for my 05 350z. How are they for you? I do minimal track days, but lots of "street performance" sometimes reaches 155mph on the track. How are they holding up for you?
Got these on my mg zs 180 cant recommend them enough. It's like the faster you go the more they bite. Not even a hint of brake fade.
Great to hear!! Thanks for the feedback :)
Can you run these on the road? Any issues with that? What to be concerned about? Cold bite so they need to be warmed up?
Hi, you can run these on the road no problem! They are road legal :)
sooo what should i put on my S63 AMG 5.5L biturbo V8 ? I live in southern california ...i had yellow stuff on an audi a6 and loved them...the S class is much heavier and way faster!!!
Both Yellowstuff and Bluestuff would work great! Bluestuff probably slightly better though if you're hard on the brakes.
Does the ebc blue pads have a pad wear sensor plug
Yes they do, for more information please head to ebcbrakes.com
Have a great day 👍
How do i bed in these pads on a new rotor for occasional track use? Will I warp the rotors if I heat cycle them on track during bed in? Thanks
Hi, drop an email to technical@ebcbrakesuk.com and they will be able to assist you with this. Thank you!
These didn't perform well for me at all. I had the RP-X on the front of my FK8 previously and they were unbelievable, but in sharp contrast, the bluestuffs are just not suitable for serious track use. I found my braking zones getting longer and longer as the day went on and they wore far too quickly. I wanted to like them but they just don't cut it. The RP-X on the other hand were perfect after a couple of warm up laps and hard stops. I cannot recommend them enough and just wish they were more available in Canada as well as better priced to compete with some of the Japanese racing pads I've tried. That being said I chatted with another driver that ran RP-X pads and he raved about them for his Golf R. Track Days? Use EBC RP-X period as they massively inspire confidence.
Hi! Thanks for the comment. Usually we would say Bluestuff is suitable for fast road use and then some track days, whereas our RP series and SR series are best for track, but aren't road legal. Glad to hear you like RP-X on track, you should try SR-11 or SR-21 next :)
Do you offer Bluestuff for 2021 BMW F90 M5? Really need some better pads for track days.
Yes we do! Contact your nearest supplier to get some for your car! ebcbrakes.com/where-to-buy/
Will the weight of the m5 or m8 be an issue for the pads..or destroying the rotors? I just ordered but I'm getting nervous with the purchase.
@@EBCBrakesUKfor the m5 or m8, are you recommending bluestuff or bluestuff ndx?
@@damians8498 I hope they have some rotors coming soon. The pads performed as expected, but hard or factory rotors. @ebc any rotors in the pipeline for the F90 M5?
@@RidingOut88 ya, there's not much support for the f90 braking. There's slotted rotors from Fella, the Korean brand but I cannot find any reviews.
How long did your pads last? I'll do light track day a few times this year so I hope they can last until November.
How does the blue differ from the blue ndx?
They are actually different compounds! Drop an email to technical@ebcbrakesuk.com and they can guide you on which would be a better compound for your vehicle :)
I wouldn't recommend these for less dust. They're slightly more dusty than oem. As for braking they're a little better.
Will the bluestuff ndx dust stain or damage the wheel?
No, they shouldn't stain or damage the wheel :)
Only just thought of the blues,,,,, would these be better than yellows on a mk3 focus rs 400 bhp...... Fast road use...... The colour matching the car has nothing to do with my ocd 🤪
Either Blue or Yellow would work! They are very similar pads, however Bluestuff has a slightly higher friction rating :)
You should do blue stuff pads for Honda Civic Si 10th gen
Hi Alex, Yellowstuff pads should work really well for the 10th gen! Part number - DP42154R
@@EBCBrakesUK I already have those but I'm looking for more! Bluestuff would be ideal for my track days and you don't recommand yellow stuff anymore for track. I know rear type r pads are the same as me but no front option. I'm on civic x forum and I'm pretty sure you will sell alot if you offer a bluestuff kits for 10th gen si and 10th gen 1.5t hb sport
I have a 330i drive what would be best recommended ?
Either Yellowstuff or Bluestuff would work well. It really depends how hard you drive the car/ how often you take it on track?
@@EBCBrakesUK greetings mate!, i never take it on track but I’m definitely an aggressive braker!
my bluestuff squeals reaaaaly hard...
That shouldn't be the case. Email technical@ebcbrakesuk.com and they can help with resolving this.