EBC Bluestuff NDX rear brake pads are designed for aggressive street driving and select track applications where strong initial bite, predictable control, and reliable stopping performance are essential. Part number DP51079B uses a high-friction sport and race compound that delivers responsive braking from cold, progressive pedal feel, and excellent release characteristics. These pads are a strong choice for 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 that experience significant pad or slider drag.
Built for demanding use, EBC Bluestuff NDX pads feature a chemical interlayer that promotes a strong pad bond, deep V-grooves that help capture dust and improve ventilation, and a smooth friction surface designed to reduce rotor scoring. The compound is engineered for low heat transfer and is easy on rotors while providing the consistent braking response needed for spirited road driving and certain track environments. Bluestuff NDX has also been developed to meet ECE R90 brake safety requirements, supporting dependable performance for approved applications.
This EBC rear brake pad set is identified by FMSI pad number D692 and is compatible with solid or vented rear brake rotor applications in the specified range. The pads fit select 1992–1998 BMW 3 Series models, including the 318i, 325i, and 328i, as well as select 1996–1998 BMW Z3 applications. Verify the vehicle, brake system, rotor configuration, and application before installation to ensure proper fitment and performance. Designed for drivers who want a street-capable pad with true track-oriented characteristics, EBC Bluestuff NDX combines powerful bite, long service life, controlled release, and stable braking feel.
Features:
- High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound for aggressive street driving and select track use
- Strong cold bite with progressive brake pedal feel
- Chemical interlayer promotes a strong pad bond
- Deep V-grooves help capture dust and improve ventilation
- Smooth friction surfaces help reduce rotor scoring
- Low heat transfer for demanding braking conditions
- Easy on rotors with excellent release characteristics
- Designed for select 1992–1998 BMW 3 Series and 1996–1998 BMW Z3 applications
- Compatible with specified solid or vented rear brake rotor applications
Fitment:
1992 BMW 318is Base
1992 BMW 325i Base
1992 BMW 325is Base
1993 BMW 318i Base
1993 BMW 318is Base
1993 BMW 325i Base
1993 BMW 325is Base
1994 BMW 318i Base
1994 BMW 318is Base
1994 BMW 325i Base
1994 BMW 325is Base
1995 BMW 318i Base
1995 BMW 318is Base
1995 BMW 325i Base
1995 BMW 325is Base
1996 BMW 318i Base
1996 BMW 318is Base
1996 BMW 328i Base
1996 BMW Z3 Roadster
1997 BMW 318i Base
1997 BMW 318is Base
1997 BMW 328i Base
1997 BMW Z3 Roadster
1998 BMW 318i Base
1998 BMW 328i Base
1998 BMW Z3 Roadster
1999 BMW 328i Base
2001 BMW 325xi Base
2002 BMW 325xi Base
