EBC Brakes Store EBC Brakes: A world leader in braking technology, quality control, product performance, and customer service.
Ultimax Brake Pads (OE Quality)
Ultimax is a new heavy duty part metallic, part aramid fiber pad for silent and powerful braking on all makes and models of sedans, SUV and light trucks. Ultimax brake pads are for those who are considering replacing their current original equipment pads with a higher quality brake pad without going into the high end
Center line slot which prevents heat expansion cracks and reduces brake noise.
Edge chamfers which have major technical benefits especially on European brake system pads
New AF42/66 friction material which completely eliminates brake shudder and produces a high friction long lasting brake pad
Unique powder coat finish to both pad an back plate gives lifetime resistance to corrosion and prevents moisture ingress
Factory fitted noise reduction shims
Ultimax Product Information
If you simply need a quality OEM replacement pad, look no further than Ultimax. Ultimax is a beautifully engineered brake compound that lasts well, produces minimal dust and is the perfect choice for the urban or daily driver. Why spend more if all you need is a quality replacement pad?
The Ultimax pad does include a small percentage of steel fibre to achieve its price point, however, it contains far less than EBC's competition where steel fibre (metallic) content can attain 50% volume. EBC's optimum fibre blend is what makes the Ultimax both popular and unique amongst brake blends.
Once bedded in Ultimax will inspire confidence in any car light truck or SUV no matter how you drive. Its universal heat range abilities and low rotor wear are additional benefits of the Ultimax pad range which is the EBC worldwide number one selling brake with numbers of sets sold running into tens of millions over the recent years. Unlike many of our performance grades Ultimax has remain unchanged as a pad compound for ten years now, a true testament to its success and customer acceptance. Why change a winning formula?
Black coded in the EBC range EBC Ultimax is a fully ECE R 90 approved brake pad range and at its lower price point, less than HALF the price of original parts yet TOTALLY EQUIVALENT by nature of its R 90 brake safety approval, Ultimax offers great value for money and first class driving safety.
Important Guidelines for Changing Brake Pads and Rotors
Always replace brake pads when replacing rotors. It is false economy to use worn or old pads on new rotors as they can cause hot spots and promote brake fade and more than double bed in time. Doing so is both dangerous and bad economics.
