EBC Bluestuff NDX Front Brake Pads DP5914NDX for 1996-1998 BMW Z3

Bluestuff NDX is a high friction sport and race material that can be used for aggressive street driving and certain types of track use. The material has had much success on the track with quality aftermarket calipers (Multi piston systems with better release and cooling and larger rotors) and limited success with street based calipers where pad size and caliper drag can challenge any brake material. The biggest advantage of EBC Bluestuff NDX is their bite from cold and progressive brake feel and the ability to bring a car to a complete stop. This has led to the ECE R90 brake safety regulation approval of R90 which is now completed and certificates are being obtained (during July 2011). There are certain older street based caliper systems where even the new Bluestuff will have trouble handling the caliper and slider drag inherent in the systems but this scenario is exactly the same for our competitors. There is NO material that will be PERFECT on the track in all older street based caliper systems. Pad Dimensions: 151 x 57 x 16mm

• Chemical Interlayer Pad For Super Strong Pad Bond
• Deep V Grooves Catches Dirt Dust/Improves Venting
• Huge Lifetime Almost Double Previous EBC Products
• Surfaces Are Left Smooth And Not Scored
• Worlds First Street And True Track Pad
• Low Heat Transfer
• Easy On Rotors
• Great Release

Upgrade your 1996-1998 BMW Z3 with EBC Bluestuff NDX front brake pads, part number DP5914NDX. Designed for aggressive street driving and select track applications, Bluestuff NDX delivers strong cold bite, progressive brake feel, and dependable stopping performance. This high-friction sport and race compound is especially well suited to vehicles equipped with quality aftermarket calipers, multi-piston systems, improved cooling, and larger rotors.

The EBC Bluestuff NDX compound is engineered to provide excellent release characteristics while helping limit heat transfer and rotor wear. A chemical interlayer creates a strong bond between the friction material and backing plate, while deep V grooves help capture dust and promote pad ventilation. The smooth, unscored friction surfaces are designed to provide consistent contact and long service life, with durability that can significantly exceed earlier EBC performance pad compounds.

Although Bluestuff NDX is capable of street and track use, braking-system condition and caliper design remain important factors in overall performance. Older street-based calipers with significant slider or caliper drag may limit results under demanding track conditions. For best performance, inspect the calipers, sliders, rotors, and brake fluid before installation. These EBC front pads are intended for the specified BMW Z3 application and provide a practical performance upgrade for drivers seeking stronger braking response without sacrificing everyday usability.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: EBC
• Part Number: DP5914NDX
• Product Type: Front brake pad set
• Application: Automotive performance braking
• Brake Compound: Bluestuff NDX high-friction sport and race material
• Driving Use: Aggressive street driving and select track applications
• Safety Certification: ECE R90 approved compound
• Pad Quantity: One vehicle application set

What's Included

• Front Bluestuff NDX brake pad set

Fitment: Designed for the 1996-1998 BMW Z3 front braking system. Confirm vehicle configuration and existing brake hardware before ordering.

Features:

• High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound provides strong cold bite and progressive pedal feel for aggressive street driving and select track use.
• Chemical interlayer helps create a strong bond between the friction material and backing plate for dependable service.
• Deep V grooves help capture dust and improve ventilation during repeated braking.
• Smooth friction surfaces, low heat transfer, easy rotor behavior, and excellent release characteristics support consistent braking performance.

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1