{"product_id":"ebc-99-02-bmw-z3-bluestuff-front-brake-pads","title":"EBC 99-02 BMW Z3 Bluestuff Front Brake Pads","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOpening Hook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop from cold and keep stopping when the track heats up with EBC Bluestuff NDX front brake pads built for the BMW Z3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBC Bluestuff NDX DP51211NDX is a high friction sport and race brake pad designed for aggressive street driving and entry level trackday use. The pad material bites hard from cold and holds a progressive, controllable pedal feel through repeated stops, making it a common upgrade for BMW Z3 owners who drive fast on the street and occasionally lap a track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDP51211NDX uses the high friction 0.52 Mu Bluestuff NDX compound for strong cold and hot bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNUCAP NRS hook bonding system between friction material and steel backing plate to resist pad to plate separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh volume Vee grooves that clear debris generated during track use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable performance across a 0 to 550C (ambient to 1000F) operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast bed in designed for quick transition from street to track and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999-2002 BMW Z3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDP51211NDX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEBC Brakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluestuff NDX high friction compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoefficient of Friction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.52 Mu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 550C (ambient to 1000F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e889668096125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set of EBC Bluestuff NDX DP51211NDX front brake pads (4 pads for two front calipers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery DP51211NDX set ships as a complete front axle pair, ready to install without additional hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout EBC\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC Brakes is a UK based manufacturer that designs and produces brake pads, rotors, and related braking components for street, performance, and racing applications. EBC engineers the DP51211NDX and the rest of its Bluestuff NDX line for drivers who want dependable street manners alongside genuine trackday capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the DP51211NDX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an EBC Bluestuff NDX front brake pad set built with a high friction 0.52 Mu compound for the 1999 to 2002 BMW Z3, designed to bite hard from cold and hold up during fast street driving and entry level track sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this pad legal for daily street driving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Bluestuff NDX is designed as a dual purpose street and trackday pad and is used by many owners as a daily driver pad on fast street cars, though it produces more dust and noise than a standard street compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do these pads typically last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet driven owners can expect 20,000 miles or more even under hard use, while track use requires inspection every 30 laps and replacement once friction material reaches about 3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these pads need a special bedding procedure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, EBC recommends 5 stops from 70 to 20 mph, a cooldown period, then 5 more stops from 80 to 20 mph, with gentle use for the first 200 miles before evaluating full stopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this pad work with my stock calipers and rotors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this pad is designed as a direct fit for the factory front caliper and rotor on the applicable BMW Z3, with no modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this pad increase brake dust or noise compared to stock pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome added dust and occasional noise is normal for a high friction sport compound, and this is consistent with other pads in this performance category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty on this brake pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC provides a 12 month or 10,000 mile limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship, and the warranty does not cover normal wear or any use in racing, trackday events, or competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this pad be used on a car that also sees occasional club racing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluestuff NDX is marketed for entry level trackday use, but EBC states there is no warranty coverage for any product used in racing or competition, so treat track use as warranty exempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the vehicle is a 1999 to 2002 BMW Z3 with the factory front caliper and rotor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the vehicle safely and remove the front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the caliper and retract the piston according to the vehicle service manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the worn front pads and inspect the rotor surface for flatness and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new EBC Bluestuff NDX DP51211NDX pads with any supplied shims in the correct orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the caliper, torque all fasteners to factory specification, and reinstall the wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump the brake pedal to seat the pads before moving the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed the pads in with 5 stops from 70 to 20 mph, allow a cooldown period, then perform 5 more stops from 80 to 20 mph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive gently for the first 200 miles while brake performance stabilizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to a chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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