EBC S9 Brake Pad and Rotor Kit

If you're looking to get the most out of your Mazda Protege's braking system, especially if you do a mix of street driving and occasional track days, this EBC S9 kit is a solid option. It bundles together EBC's popular Yellowstuff brake pads with their USR fine-slotted rotors, giving you a complete rear brake upgrade in one package. The goal here is to give you a noticeable improvement in stopping performance without needing to modify your stock setup.

The Yellowstuff pads are known for their high friction compound, which means they grab harder than standard pads, especially when they get up to temperature. Paired with the USR rotors, which feature fine slots, you get a system that's designed to dissipate heat and gases effectively. These slots help keep the pads clean and prevent them from glazing over, which can reduce braking effectiveness. EBC also applies a special "Brake-in" coating to the pads and a Geomet anti-rust coating to the rotors, which helps speed up the initial seating process and protects the parts from corrosion before installation.

This kit is designed as a direct fit for your 2001-2003 Mazda Protege, meaning you won't need to make any modifications to your existing brake system. It includes the pads, rotors, and even caliper lube to help with installation. Just remember that while these are great for street and track use, they don't carry a warranty if used exclusively for racing.