Colour-coded EBC Brake Pads - What do they Mean?

You must have noticed the various colours of EBC pads in the market. Ever wonder why there are so many colours of pads? Nope! They are not meant to match the colour of your car or designed for aesthetic purposes! Each colour serves to differentiate their performance and application. 

The colour coding system used by EBC for their brake pads includes Yellow, Red, Green, Blue and Orange. Here’s a breakdown of what each colour signifies: 

Greenstuff Brake Pads - Suitable for everyday street driving and light to moderate performance applications.

• They offer a moderate increase in stopping power and improved brake pedal feel; improving the braking performance over stock pads. 
• Designed to minimise brake noise during operation. The pad material and formulation used in Greenstuff pads help reduce brake squealing or squeaking sounds, providing a quieter braking experience.

If you're looking for an upgrade over stock pads that provide improved performance, reduced dust, and noise, Greenstuff pads can be a good option.

 

Redstuff Brake Pads - The next grade up from Greenstuff in EBC's high performance road compound

• Approximately 80% less dust is released by OEM pads when using EBC RedStuff ceramic pads
• Redstuff brake pads not only provide excellent brake performance but also lessen rotor wear, extending the life of both the rotor and the pad.
• Redstuff brake pads are NOT recommended for track use.

Upgrade to the YellowStuff or even BlueStuff series for the best lifetime in track use, but if quick street is all you require, EBC Redstuff pads is the pad to pick.

 

Yellowstuff Brake Pads - Known for their high-performance characteristics and are designed for spirited street driving and occasional light track use.

• Yellow pads are known for their high-performance characteristics and are designed for spirited street driving and occasional light track use.
• Able to withstand the extreme heat and demands of racing conditions.

• Offer exceptional stopping power, high friction coefficient, and excellent resistance to brake fade.

• Commonly used in track days, race events, and heavy-duty applications.

Yellowstuff pads are available for a wide range of vehicles, including performance cars, sport compacts, and some light trucks and SUVs. They are designed to be a direct replacement for the OEM pads, making installation hassle-free.

 

Bluestuff Brake Pads - intended for high-performance and race applications.

• It is an intermediate quality trackday and race pad, making it the preferred material for many serious track day enthusiasts and club level racers.
• They offer excellent initial bite, high friction, and reliable braking performance over a wide temperature range. 
• Taking things up a notch from EBC’s Yellowstuff, Bluestuff has the additional benefit of a considerably quicker bed in time and a high friction coefficient without feeling grabby.

However, because it is a track-focused material, users can hear and/or notice an increase in brake noise and dust. An improvement in ultimate performance is frequently accompanied with an increase in noise and dust.

 

Orangestuff Brake Pads - Designed for heavy-duty use and track use or professional racing only.

• It has excellent stopping power, high temperature resistance, and fade resistance.
• In comparison to its well-known stablemate, the Yellowstuff brake pad grade, which are excellent brake pads for track day driving.

The Orangestuff compound has shown to be a perfect alternative for medium- to longer-duration race use.

 

In a nutshell, these EBC brake pads are designed with varied formulations and compounds to accommodate diverse driving styles, vehicle kinds, and braking needs. They are colour-coded for easy identification. Instead of relying exclusively on colour coding, it's important to take into account the specific needs of your vehicle and the intended use when choosing brake pads.

 

Colour-coded EBC Brake Pads