EBC Bluestuff NDX Front Brake Pads for 2008-2010 BMW M3 4.0L (E90) – DP51449NDX

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: 155 x 68 x 19mm

• 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

EBC Bluestuff NDX front brake pads are designed for aggressive street driving and selected track applications on the 2008-2010 BMW M3 4.0L (E90). Part number DP51449NDX uses a high-friction compound that delivers strong cold bite, progressive pedal feel, and reliable stopping performance from the first application. The formulation is intended for drivers who need more performance than a standard street pad while retaining usable road manners.

Bluestuff NDX performs especially well with quality aftermarket calipers, multi-piston systems, improved cooling, and larger rotors. Its low heat transfer, easy rotor behavior, and strong release characteristics help support consistent braking during demanding driving. Deep V-grooves help capture dust and improve ventilation, while the chemical interlayer promotes a strong bond between the friction material and backing plate. The smooth, unscored friction surfaces are designed to provide consistent contact with the rotor.

This EBC pad is suitable for certain street and track combinations, but results can vary with older factory caliper systems that experience significant slider or caliper drag. No brake pad compound performs perfectly in every track setup, so proper caliper condition, rotor compatibility, cooling, and bedding procedures are important. Bluestuff NDX is engineered as a high-friction option for drivers seeking a balance of aggressive response, track capability, and complete-stop performance. Each package contains one set of EBC front brake pads for the specified BMW application.

Fitment: 2008-2010 BMW M3 4.0L (E90), front axle.

What's Included: One set of EBC Bluestuff NDX front brake pads.

Features:

• High-friction Bluestuff NDX compound provides strong cold bite for aggressive street driving and selected track use
• Progressive brake feel supports controlled modulation and confident stopping performance
• Chemical interlayer promotes a strong bond between the friction material and backing plate
• Deep V-grooves help manage dust, improve ventilation, and support consistent pad performance
• Long service life is designed to exceed previous EBC pad formulations under comparable use
• Low heat transfer helps reduce heat migration into the caliper and related components
• Rotor-friendly friction material helps minimize unnecessary rotor wear
• Strong release characteristics help reduce drag and support consistent braking response

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