EBC Bluestuff NDX Brake Pads for 2022+ Subaru WRX

EBC Bluestuff NDX brake pads for the VB WRX offer exceptional performance for both fast street driving and track days. Known for their quick bed-in time, they provide immediate gains with zero noise, squeal, or vibration, making them ideal for enthusiasts. Bluestuff is a top choice for track day events due to its "fit and forget" ease of use. For longer races, EBC recommends exploring their RP-1, RP-X, or SR ranges. Additionally, Bluestuff is R90 approved for street use and carries the prestigious "Leaf Mark," highlighting its superior environmental safety.

Vehicle Fitment:
• 2022+ Subaru WRX (VB)

Features:
• A great choice for turn-up and race track events due to its short bed in time and medium plus lifetime.
• Bluestuff pads bed in rapidly, often within the first few miles, providing instant braking performance.
• The pads are quiet, with no hissing, squealing, or grinding noises typical of high-performance pads.
• Offers higher friction and better pedal modulation compared to Yellowstuff, with excellent cold friction and fade resistance.
• Made with Nucap NRS hooks on backplates to totally eliminate the chance of pad debond.

EBC Bluestuff Bed-in Procedure:
EBC Bluestuff are heat scorched which helps bedding times but you still need to take care especially on the highway and when using on part worn rotors. Use the brakes gently for 200 miles, gradually increasing demand on the brakes in a SAFE ROAD ENVIRONMENT until you feel totally confident and can evaluate their stopping distances in all traffic conditions.

• Perform the Street Pre Bed Fade 1 routine as above (either on the road or at the track if installed there ) followed by Fade 2 at the race track.
• The latest Bluestuff DM3362 and Low Mu versions should only take Fade 2 and a 15 minute cooling time to be ready to race.
• Fade 3 should not be necessary unless poor disc condition has prevented proper seating but if you have time DO perform Fade 3.

Remember, it’s down to you and your bedding-in process. If you do feel brake fade a couple of times and even smell the brakes, this is totally normal and once achieved and the brakes are allowed to cool, they will have improved a lot.

More Info:
EBC Bluestuff is a versatile brake pad, excelling as both a high-performance street pad and an entry-level track pad. Its quick bed-in process, requiring just a few stops at high speeds, makes it ideal for drivers seeking immediate braking performance without the typical noise or complications of semi-metallic pads. The blend used in Bluestuff represents a significant advancement over previous EBC pads, offering higher friction and better performance right from installation, and it's especially popular in markets like the USA and Asia where R90 regulations don't apply. Recently, it has gained R90 approval in Europe, making it the first track-focused pad legal for public road use across the EU.

Bluestuff’s friction profile is similar to EBC’s Yellowstuff but with a higher friction coefficient and faster bed-in time, providing excellent pedal modulation and fade resistance. It is particularly suited for fast street and track day use, even handling rotor temperatures up to 550°C (1000°F). The pad material is bonded with Nucap NRS hooks, ensuring durability and preventing pad separation, making Bluestuff ideal for performance cars with expensive brake disc systems. For even higher performance, EBC recommends its RP-1 and RP-X pads for serious track drivers, which offer quicker bed-in times and higher temperature resistance.

Bluestuff pads have proven themselves in various racing groups across Europe, offering outstanding braking performance with minimal wear on brake discs. Their quick bed-in process makes them perfect for weekend drivers who want to hit the track without spending time prepping their brakes, while their durability and high-temperature capability make them suitable for more serious race track drivers.

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