EBC S5 Brake Pad and Rotor Kit

Dodge Ram 2500 94-99 5.2L V8

S5KF1178

Overview:

The EBC S5 Brake Pad and Rotor Kit is a premium upgrade solution designed to deliver maximum braking performance for street-driven vehicles. This comprehensive kit combines EBC’s flagship Yellowstuff high-friction brake pads with GD series vented and spot-drilled sport rotors, providing enhanced stopping power, improved heat dissipation, and superior durability.

Ideal for enthusiasts who demand reliable, high-performance braking on trucks, muscle cars, and high-horsepower sport sedans or compact vehicles, this kit offers a significant improvement over factory brake components. Whether you’re tackling spirited street driving or require dependable braking under demanding conditions, the S5 kit ensures confident pedal feel and consistent stopping power.

By purchasing the kit, you save 15% compared to buying the pads, rotors, and caliper lube separately, making it a cost-effective upgrade for your vehicle’s braking system.

Key Features:

This kit combines advanced pad and rotor technologies to optimize braking performance and durability:

• EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads: GG-rated for high friction, these pads deliver maximum brake effect with excellent bite and fade resistance suitable for street use.
• Fully Shimmed, Chamfered, and Slotted Pads: Designed to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness while improving pad bedding and dust management.
• Patented EBC Brake-In Coating: Ensures fast and effective pad seating for consistent braking performance right from installation.
• GD Series Vented and Spot Drilled Rotors: Wide-aperture design enhances cooling efficiency, reducing brake fade during aggressive driving.
• Spot Drilled Rotor Surface: Facilitates rapid removal of dust, gas, dirt, and debris to maintain clean contact surfaces and consistent braking.
• Vented Rotor Construction: Promotes airflow through the rotor to keep temperatures down and extend component life.
• Precision Fitment: Front rotors with 8 bolt holes, 318mm diameter, 33mm thickness, and 120.9mm center hole diameter ensure direct replacement fit for compatible vehicles.
• Includes Caliper Lube: Helps maintain smooth caliper operation and prevents seizing or uneven pad wear.

Construction & Design:

The EBC S5 kit pairs high-quality Yellowstuff brake pads with GD series rotors engineered for optimal heat management and durability. The pads feature a robust friction material formulated for aggressive street use, while the rotors’ vented and spot-drilled design maximizes cooling and debris evacuation. This combination reduces brake fade and maintains consistent pedal feel under demanding conditions.

Each pad is fully shimmed and chamfered to minimize noise and vibration, and the patented EBC Brake-In coating accelerates the bedding process for quicker, more reliable brake performance. The rotors are precision-machined to exact specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and smooth installation.

Installation & Fitment:

This kit is designed as a direct bolt-on upgrade for front brake applications on a wide range of trucks, muscle cars, and high-performance sport sedans and compacts. It uses factory mounting points and requires no modifications such as cutting, drilling, or special tuning.

• Direct replacement for front rotors and pads
• No cutting, drilling, or special tuning required
• Includes caliper lube for proper maintenance during installation

What's Included:

• Set of EBC Yellowstuff high-friction front brake pads (FMSI Pad No. D370)
• Pair of EBC GD series vented and spot-drilled front rotors (318mm diameter)
• Caliper lubricant for smooth operation and pad longevity

Ideal For:

• Drivers seeking maximum street braking performance
• Owners of trucks, muscle cars, and high-horsepower sport sedans or compacts
• Enthusiasts who want improved heat dissipation and fade resistance
• Those looking for a cost-effective, high-quality brake upgrade kit

EBC Brakes is a performance-focused braking manufacturer known for enthusiast and motorsport-ready brake pads, rotors, and complete brake kits across a wide range of vehicles. Their catalog spans street upgrades through track compounds, giving drivers options for better bite, heat management, and consistent pedal feel when pushing harder than stock braking can handle.