EBC Bluestuff NDX DP5779NDX front brake pads are designed for aggressive street driving, spirited performance, and selected track applications. This high-friction compound delivers strong cold bite, progressive pedal feel, and dependable stopping performance from the first application. The Bluestuff NDX material is especially well suited to vehicles equipped with quality aftermarket multi-piston calipers, improved cooling, and larger rotors, while compatibility and performance can vary with older street-based caliper systems affected by pad size, slider drag, or caliper release limitations.
Built with a chemical interlayer, these EBC brake pads provide a strong pad-to-backing-plate bond for demanding driving conditions. Deep V grooves help capture dust and debris while promoting pad venting, and the smooth, unscored friction surfaces are engineered for consistent contact with the rotor. Bluestuff NDX also offers low heat transfer, easy rotor behavior, and excellent release characteristics to help maintain controlled braking through repeated use.
This solid rotor application uses FMSI pad number D493 and is intended for the front axle. The EBC DP5779NDX is listed for select BMW 318i and 325i models, along with Saab 9000 applications. Confirm vehicle year, brake configuration, and caliper compatibility before installation. Professional installation is recommended, and proper bedding procedures should be followed to achieve optimal friction performance and long pad life.
Features:
- High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound for aggressive street driving and selected track use
- Strong cold bite with progressive brake pedal feel
- Chemical interlayer for a durable pad-to-backing-plate bond
- Deep V grooves help capture dust and improve venting
- Smooth friction surfaces help promote consistent rotor contact
- Low heat transfer helps manage braking temperatures
- Excellent release characteristics for controlled brake response
- Designed for easy rotor behavior and extended service life
- Front brake pad set for solid rotor applications
Fitment:
1983 BMW 320i Base
1984 BMW 318i Base
1985 BMW 318i Base
1986 BMW 325 Base
1986 Saab 9000 Turbo
1987 BMW 325 Base
1987 BMW 325i Base
1987 BMW 325is Base
1987 Saab 9000 S
1987 Saab 9000 Turbo
1988 BMW 325 Base
1988 BMW 325i Base
1988 BMW 325is Base
1988 BMW 325iX Base
1988 Saab 900 Base
1988 Saab 900 S
1988 Saab 900 SPG
1988 Saab 900 Turbo
1988 Saab 9000 S
1988 Saab 9000 Turbo
1989 BMW 325i Base
1989 BMW 325is Base
1989 BMW 325iX Base
1989 Saab 900 Base
1989 Saab 900 S
1989 Saab 900 SPG
1989 Saab 900 Turbo
1989 Saab 9000 Base
1989 Saab 9000 CD
1989 Saab 9000 S
1990 BMW 325i Base
1990 BMW 325is Base
1990 BMW 325iX Base
1990 Saab 900 Base
1990 Saab 900 S
1990 Saab 900 SPG
1990 Saab 900 Turbo
1991 BMW 318i Base
1991 BMW 318is Base
1991 BMW 325i Base
1991 BMW 325is Base
1991 BMW 325iX Base
1991 Saab 900 Base
1991 Saab 900 S
1991 Saab 900 S Turbo
1991 Saab 900 SE Turbo
1991 Saab 900 SPG
1992 BMW 318is Base
1992 Saab 900 Base
1992 Saab 900 S
1992 Saab 900 Turbo
1993 Saab 900 S
1993 Saab 900 Turbo
1993 Saab 900 Turbo Commemorative Edition
