EBC Brakes BMW E81-E88 1 Series, F45 2 Series Active Tourer Ultimax Front Brake Pads DP1578

Why Choose EBC Brakes?

With a worldwide workforce of over 400 people, EBC Brakes is an independently owned and managed leader in the brake market — proud of its customers, products, success and people.

EBC produce the largest range of brake pads and discs in the world, with over 60,000 part numbers covering every type of moving vehicle. The vast majority of EBC brake pads and discs are manufactured in one of their two specialist factories in the UK and USA — bucking the modern trend towards cheap imports.

• World-leading range: Over 60,000 part numbers for cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, bicycles, ATVs, wind farms, military vehicles and industrial applications.

• Advanced compounds: Aramid fibre, sintered, ceramic and carbon long-life formulations — each engineered for a specific performance window.

• Serious R&D investment: No fewer than 8 dynamometer systems across two factories, representing over $3 million in research infrastructure, backed by 60 years of brake material blending expertise.

• UK & USA manufacturing: EBC remains committed to exclusive domestic production — meaning tighter quality control, faster supply and a smaller environmental footprint than offshore alternatives.

• Environmentally considered: Every EBC brake pad is manufactured with full consideration for environmental protection at every stage of production.

Why Order EBC Brakes from R44 Performance?

• BMW specialists: Everything we do is centred around BMW — our team lives and breathes the brand, giving you advice you can actually trust.

• Consistently high EBC stock: We maintain a deep inventory of EBC products and hold a direct relationship with the brand, so you're rarely waiting on back-orders.

• In-person brand training: Our sales, customer service and workshop teams have all completed multiple in-person EBC brand and product training sessions, including factory tours — we know this product inside out.

• 5+ years retailing EBC Brakes: We've been supplying EBC products to BMW owners for over five years, building the expertise and feedback loop to recommend the right pad or disc for your exact application.

• Expert fitment advice: Not sure which compound suits your driving style or which disc grade fits your caliper? Our team can guide you to the correct choice before you buy.

• Fast UK dispatch: Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same day from our UK warehouse.

• Dedicated aftersales support: If anything isn't right after your purchase, our team is on hand to help — no bots, no overseas call centres.