How long does it take to break in these EBC Redstuff brake pads?

These Redstuff pads are a harder-wearing compound and require a patient break-in period. It can take up to 1000 miles for the pads to fully seat and conform to your brake rotors. Following the manufacturer's recommended bedding procedure will help achieve optimal performance.

What makes the dust from these pads easier to clean?

The Redstuff compound is formulated without steel fiber particles, which are common in many other brake pads. This means the dust produced is less abrasive and can be removed more easily with a simple wash.

Are these pads suitable for everyday driving?

Yes, these pads are designed to perform well from a cold start and offer improved stopping power for fast street driving. Their low dust formulation also makes them a practical choice for daily use, reducing the need for frequent wheel cleaning.

1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird Brake Pads | EBC Redstuff DP31180

Name: EBC 89-91 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 Redstuff Front Brake Pads
Brand: EBC
Price: 172.17 USD
Availability: InStock

EBC 89-91 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 Redstuff Front Brake Pads

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Fits 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird. EBC Redstuff front brake pads offer low dust and improved stopping power.

Key Features

Fits 1989-1992 Ford Thunderbird and 1989-1992 Mercury Cougar.
Synthetic fiber and ceramic particle compound significantly reduces dust by 60-90 percent.
Brake effectively from a cold start and continue to improve with heat.
Designed for fast street driving and repeated heavy braking.
Features EBC Brake-In surface coating to condition rotors and speed up bed-in.
Meets ECE R90 brake safety regulation.

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Fits these vehicles

Ford Thunderbird 1989-1992
Mercury Cougar 1989-1992

Product Details

These EBC Redstuff brake pads use a synthetic fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles, a design that helps reduce dust by up to 90 percent compared to standard pads. The minimal dust produced is also easier to clean, as it doesn't contain steel fibers found in many other pads. You'll notice improved braking performance right from a cold start, and this performance continues to get better as the pads warm up, making them a solid choice for spirited driving and repeated heavy braking.

Because they are a harder-wearing pad, these Redstuff pads require a patient break-in period, potentially up to 1000 miles, to fully conform to your brake rotors. Once bedded in, they offer a nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 and have been shown to stop passenger cars significantly quicker than OEM pads from 100 mph. They also feature EBC's Brake-In surface coating, which helps condition the rotor surface and speed up the pad bedding process. Most EBC Red Ceramic pads meet ECE R90 brake safety regulations.

These pads are a popular upgrade for European vehicles and fast street applications. Remember that proper bedding is key to unlocking their full performance potential.