EBC Brakes has launched ED+ Extra Duty brake pads, a high-friction compound built with aramid fibers and a small amount of steel fiber for light trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs that tow, haul heavy loads, or run lifted suspensions and oversized tires. The company reports that the pads target conditions where a standard brake system can struggle to deliver enough stopping power. EBC manufactures the ED+ Extra Duty line entirely at its UK factory and says the compound delivers strong braking while staying easier on rotors and producing minimal brake dust.
Highlights
- Aimed at drivers who tow trailers, carry heavy loads, or run lifted trucks and Jeeps with oversized wheels and tires
- High-friction compound engineered for braking demands that can overwhelm a standard OE system
- Built with aramid fibers and a small amount of steel fiber, manufactured entirely at EBC’s UK factory
- Medium-plus service life, with rotor-friendly operation and minimal brake dust
Built for Towing and Heavy Loads
ED+ pads are positioned for demanding use rather than everyday commuting. The company describes the target buyer as a driver who tows a trailer, hauls heavy equipment, or navigates challenging terrain — situations EBC says can push a standard OE brake system past its limits.
EBC reports a medium-plus service life for the pads but frames braking performance as the primary design goal. The high-friction compound is intended to supply stopping power when standard systems are loaded beyond their normal operating range.
What the ED+ Compound Is Made Of
The friction material combines aramid fibers with a small amount of steel fiber. EBC says that construction supports strong braking while reducing rotor wear and limiting brake dust relative to more aggressive formulations.
All ED+ pads are produced at EBC’s UK factory. The company says it makes the world’s largest range of brake pads for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
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