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EBC Ultimax2 Brake Pads

Ultimax2 is the EBC line to consider when you want a normal replacement pad rather than a performance-forward compound.

By Miles McQueen, Brake Hero editorUpdated May 14, 2026Reviewed for fitment-safe buying guidance

Best for: Daily drivers who want EBC positioning without an aggressive performance pad.

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Check Ultimax2 fitment

Confirm axle position, trim, rotor size, drivetrain, and merchant fitment data.

Quick take

Choose this if

Daily drivers who want EBC positioning without an aggressive performance pad.

Budget-aware pads-only replacement shoppers.

Skip if

Performance users who should compare Greenstuff or Yellowstuff.

Low-dust ceramic shoppers.

Confirm first

Confirm whether the exact application is ceramic, semi-metallic, or another compound blend.

Pads-only makes rotor condition especially important.

Key scores

Towing54/100
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Daily comfort82/100
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Noise78/100
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Low dust74/100
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Stopping power76/100
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Heat resistance72/100
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What to know

Good value when you want EBC brand familiarity for a normal commuter replacement.

Choose Ultimax2 over Greenstuff for daily value; choose Bosch QuietCast for quieter commuter bias.

Check before ordering

Pads-only replacement product; confirm rotor condition before ordering.

Verify exact axle position and hardware for the vehicle application.

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If this isn’t it

Nearby options if this one is too aggressive, too expensive, or too basic.

Common questions

Brake safety and fitment warning

Brake fitment varies by year, make, model, trim, drivetrain, rotor size, axle position, and sometimes production date. Use these recommendations to narrow the field, then confirm exact compatibility before ordering. If you are not comfortable installing brake components, have a qualified mechanic do the work.

Check Ultimax2 fitment