EBC RP1 Pads
- Made 100% in EBC Brakes’ Bristol, UK pad factory
- Stainless steel backing plates (reduced heat conduction, no paint)
- Backplates feature Nucap® NRS® hook pad retention system
- Good pad life with excellent disc life
- NOT R90 approved for road use in European markets
- Made with Nucap NRS hooks on backplates to totally eliminate the chance of pad debond
Designed for high-performance track use, RP-1™ offers a moderately high friction level of 0.45 across temperatures from 100 to 750°C (200–1400°F). Its more progressive response makes it an excellent choice for vehicles with inherently over-servoed braking systems, where a softer pad compound enhances control and precision under braking.
RP-1™ also performs exceptionally well with many non-EBC Big Brake Kits, as its smoother response helps counteract the over-servoed feel that can arise when upgrading to larger brake discs and calipers with increased piston displacement.
Partnered with EBC 2-PC Floating (SG) Discs
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Precision Engineering:
- Designed, manufactured, and run-out tested in the UK to ensure uncompromising quality.
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Versatile Conversion Options:
- Available as a direct replacement for performance vehicles originally equipped with 2-piece brake discs, or as an easy bolt-on upgrade for vehicles fitted with standard 1-piece cast iron discs.
- For vehicles with a 2-piece pin-drive disc as standard, the EBC SG2F 2-piece disc upgrade seamlessly converts to a fully floating 2-piece system without any vehicle modifications.
- No modifications are necessary for these 2-piece disc conversions.
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Enhanced Thermal Performance:
- Features 48 directionally-handed, curved vanes that efficiently dissipate heat, helping to maintain lower operating temperatures and delay the onset of brake fade.
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Lightweight & High-Quality Construction:
- Lighter than OE discs, these 2-piece brake discs are engineered for superior performance.
- The outer friction rings are cast from a high-copper, high-carbon G3500 disc alloy, while the bells are precision machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and hard anodised for excellent durability and appearance.
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Advanced Floating Design:
- The cast iron friction ring 'floats' on EBC's patented SD-Drive technology bobbins, allowing up to 3mm of expansion and contraction under the extreme heat of heavy braking.
- All bobbins are crafted from a single piece of stainless steel, which prevents corrosion and ensures long-term free-floating performance.
- Each bobbin location is equipped with an anti-rattle spring clip, ensuring silent operation without the common noise issues seen in other full race 2-piece disc systems.
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Performance and Cost Benefits:
- Upgrading to an EBC 2-piece disc reduces unsprung rotational mass, leading to sharper turn-in, improved tyre road holding, better fuel economy, and increased horsepower at the wheels.
- When the cast iron friction ring wears out, it can be replaced independently, allowing the centre hub and stainless bobbins to be reused and reducing long-term running costs.
EBC's mission in developing these brake discs was to engineer the highest quality 2-piece discs possible. Constructed from the finest materials, they offer exceptional performance and durability—making them an ideal, cost-effective upgrade for both road and track applications.
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