EBC UD1733 Ultimax OEM Replacement Disc Brake Pad Set

The EBC UD1733 Ultimax disc brake pad set delivers a premium OEM-quality replacement designed to meet or exceed the stopping performance of your factory brake pads. Manufactured at EBC's Bristol, UK facility, the Ultimax compound is engineered for everyday urban and highway driving on cars, light trucks, and SUVs — offering a confident, quiet, and rotor-friendly braking experience at a fraction of the price of original parts.

The Ultimax compound is ECE R90 safety certified, meaning it is tested and verified to be fully equivalent to OEM brake pads in braking performance. Thanks to its low-abrasion formulation, disc (rotor) wear is significantly reduced compared to semi-metallic competitors — it's not uncommon for one rotor to outlast two full sets of Ultimax pads, delivering meaningful long-term savings. The pads also generate less brake dust than most OE or aftermarket alternatives.

Key Features:

• ECE R90 Certified — independently tested and approved as a full OEM equivalent brake pad
• Brake-In Surface Coating — EBC's proprietary coating conditions rotors on installation for immediate, confident braking from the first stop
• Centre Slot Design — relieves heat expansion, helps prevent pad cracking, and reduces brake noise
• Edge Chamfers — further reduce noise without shortening pad life
• Low Dust Formula — produces significantly less brake dust than most OEM or aftermarket pads
• Rotor-Friendly Compound — reduces disc wear by up to 50% compared to more abrasive semi-metallic pads
• Noise Reduction Shims — included on rear backplate where applicable
• Made in the UK — manufactured at EBC's Bristol, England facility
• Broad Heat Range — performs reliably in cold/damp Northern European conditions and hot/humid climates alike

The Ultimax pad range is EBC's best-selling automotive brake compound worldwide, with tens of millions of sets sold. It is not recommended for track use — for performance street or motorsport applications, consider EBC Greenstuff, Redstuff, or Yellowstuff compounds instead.