EBC Bluestuff NDX rear brake pads are designed for aggressive street driving and select track applications, delivering strong cold bite, progressive pedal feel, and dependable stopping power. Part number DP51146NDX uses a high-friction sport and race compound engineered to provide responsive braking when performance driving demands consistent control. These pads are a suitable upgrade for compatible 1979-1981 Cadillac Seville and Pontiac Firebird applications, including vehicles equipped with upgraded multi-piston calipers, improved cooling, and larger rotors.
The Bluestuff NDX compound is designed to balance track capability with street usability. Its strong initial response helps bring the vehicle to a complete stop, while excellent release characteristics support smoother brake modulation through corners and during repeated braking events. Low heat transfer helps reduce thermal stress on related components, and the compound is designed to be easy on rotors compared with more aggressive race-only materials. As with any performance brake pad, results can vary depending on caliper design, pad area, rotor condition, vehicle setup, and the level of caliper or slider drag in the braking system.
EBC incorporates a chemical interlayer to promote strong pad bonding, while deep V-grooves help capture dust and improve ventilation. The pad surfaces are left smooth rather than scored to support consistent contact with the rotor. Bluestuff NDX is also engineered for extended service life compared with earlier EBC performance compounds, making it a practical choice for drivers who need a pad capable of handling both spirited road use and selected track sessions. Verify vehicle fitment, rotor compatibility, and braking system condition before installation.
Features:
- Bluestuff NDX high-friction sport and race compound
- Strong cold bite with progressive brake pedal feel
- Designed for aggressive street driving and select track applications
- Chemical interlayer promotes strong pad bonding
- Deep V-grooves help capture dust and improve ventilation
- Extended service life compared with previous EBC performance compounds
- Smooth pad surfaces support consistent rotor contact
- Low heat transfer helps reduce thermal stress
- Rotor-friendly compound with excellent release characteristics
Fitment:
1979 Cadillac Seville Base
1979 Cadillac Seville Elegante
1979 Pontiac Firebird Base
1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1980 Cadillac Seville Base
1980 Cadillac Seville Elegante
1980 Pontiac Firebird Base
1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1981 Pontiac Firebird Base
1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am