EBC Yellow Stuff is an aramid fiber based brake compound with high brake effect form cold and is possibly one of the first ever compounds that can be used for street and track driving These pads do not require warm up but do get even stronger under the heat of hard driving. These are not a low dust pad and if your desire is for a low dust premium street use pad, you should consider EBC Red stuff. EBC Yellow Stuff  currently produced in two compound versions – DM1846 and DM1793, both of which have been used with some success in racing. HOWEVER, for standard OEM brakes, as fitted to your car, there is no doubt that the DM1793 is getting better feedback, as it is slightly harder, slightly longer lasting and more appropriate for track day driving.

When considering EBC Brakes full race use, DM1793 has also been a strong favorite, having been used for two years in the Swedish Camaro Cup and at numerous other race events where a stock caliper system is fitted.

I have been doing a lot of work to the car, I did a full Chargespeed Type 1-A Body kit from Japan for the shows. I have also done a lot more suspension work to the car for the track such as steering stabilizers, frame bracing, Solid bushings, BF Goodrich R1 Track Tires. The car handles amazing now with just a bit more frame stiffening and track tires. I just recently just shot for Import Tuner Magazine so hopefully my feature article will be out in the next few months. I wanted to know if I would be able to get some more EBC Brakes from you. I Just recently wore out my Yellowstuff Brakes. The EBC Rotors seem to be holding up just fine for the type of heat and braking I am giving them. I wanted to see if I would be able to get a set of Bluestuff  Brake Pads to test out and a spare set of Yellowstuff Brakes.

The brakeswork fantastic and I would have no hesitation in recommending these having run half a season on one set of yellows. The Bluestuff Brakes sound fun and I look forward to running those and comparing to the yellows.

EBC Rotors come with wide aperture 3GD series for cooler running. On a global scale Most EBC rotors are made from British castings and 100% of these are precision machined in either the UK or the USA. EBC Brakes has 14 machining centers in these two countries to manufacture these precision parts. Slotted rotors are made from high quality grey iron to exacting standards and undergo extensive testing and rigorous quality control and are then precision machined to your chosen slot or dimple pattern.

The dimple drilled rotor was invented by EBC Brakes back in the 90′s and has been imitated by many because of its ability to offer pad degassing without “Through Drilling” disc or rotor holes which has been shown to promote rotor cracks.

The wide aperture slots on the EBC units actually draw cool air under the brake pad and rotor interface and help cool the temperatures of the pad contact which can shoot up to well over 1000 degrees at the very heart of the brake pad during heavy braking and can cause brake fade or loss of brake effect.

These “Full sweep” slots on the EBC Sport Brake rotor also help remove dirt dust debris and water from the braking area but without doubt the MAIN benefit of such sport rotors is their ability to maintain a flat and parallel pad surface throughout the lifetime of the brake pad set.

EBC Brakes have helped Chris Greenhouse win the RallyAmerica Central Region Group 2 championship for the last four consecutive years.

That has meant thousands of miles traveled to and from events all over the United States. Chris uses his 2000 Chevrolet Express Van to tow his race car to and from events and recently upgraded to EBC Yellowstuff brakes.

“My crew and I all end up taking turns driving the van when going to events. We all immediately noticed the difference between the EBC Yellowstuff Truck and SUV brake pads and regular store-bought pads. The pads have much more initial bite than regular pads and they have exhibited no fade even when towing the race car and trailer. EBC Brakes claim “Towing brings extra loads and that mushy feel of many stock or low friction aftermarket pads does not inspire confidence. EBC Yellowstuff gives you as much bite as you can get from a stock system and in most cases will give a noticeable brake improvement under loads of towing.” The crew have all stated that the new brakes give them much more confidence while towing.”

Chris has already been working hard getting ready for next year and he will be back in action again at Sno*Drift Rally in Atlanta, Michigan, USA in late January 2012. Sno*Drift will be the first event of the 2012 RallyAmerica National Championship series.

I would like to thank everyone who has assisted me in winning four straight regional championships and we look forward to standing atop the podium again in 2012. And my crew is especially grateful for the EBC Yellowstuff brakes that help to keep our rig safe en-route to rally events all over the USA. Special thanks also go out to John Romero at EBC Brakes USA for keeping me well-equipped for the 2012 Rally season.

BPM Racing return to Renault with their new Megane Trophy

Northampton based endurance racers BPM have made a firm return to their motorsport roots with the purchase of a Renault Megane V6 Trophy. The move sees the team returning to the French marque after they began their racing career with Renault’s Clio Cup. Fitted with EBC Blue Stuff NDX brake pads Owen and Ashley have been racing the Renault at Silverstone recently with pleasing results!

BPM imported the stunning V6 Trophy in July and have been steadily preparing the car ready for an assault on the Britcar British Endurance Championship in 2013.

Factory built by Renault, the 3.5 liter silhouette is certainly a head turner and the team hope its performance matches its looks. Early testing has shown great potential and the car is proving to be a solid performer, with no faults shown in over 1500km of running.

“We’re really happy with the baseline reliability of the car”, beamed chief mechanic Chris Copeman. “A good base to work from is essential for us, it allows us the time to look at details, and details win championships”.

The team are pleased with how the development program has gone and have gone decidedly British when it comes to stopping power. EBC Brakes have been market leaders in braking technology for many years and team driver Owen Thomas was keen to get them on board. “I spoke to the technical team at EBC as soon as we got the car. We looked at a lot of data, ran through some options and decided to test the EBC Blue Stuff race pads. We couldn’t be happier with the results, we have a great combination of power and feel and the longevity has been excellent too.