EBC Racing's RP-1 compound is an ultra-high performance track and race pad designed for high performance vehicles driven hard on track. RP-1 has a very stable friction coefficient of 0.45μ up to and beyond 750°C, making it an excellent performer for even the most demanding vehicle ...EBC Racing's RP-1 compound is an ultra-high performance track and race pad designed for high performance vehicles driven hard on track. RP-1 has a very stable friction coefficient of 0.45μ up to and beyond 750°C, making it an excellent performer for even the most demanding vehicle applications.Due to its relatively high friction coefficient, RP-1 is not Reg 90 homologated for road use within Europe and is therefore illegal for use on the public road.
Unlike some other race pads on the market, RP-1 offers a usable cold friction of 0.35μ below 100°C meaning it can be safely used as a road pad for non-European markets where Reg 90 homologation is not mandatory. At 100°C the friction gently climbs to 0.45μ and stays there up to and beyond the designed upper working temperature range of 750°C.RP-1 boasts good pad life but the unique characteristic of RP-1 is that it boasts exceptionally low disc wear, lower than virtually all other competitor race materials tested by EBC Racing. RP-1 has a progressive pedal feel with unrivalled modulation.
RP-1 does not have the snatchy pedal feel or high levels of noise often associated with other race pads on the market.Compared to EBC Racing's other track pad RP-X, RP-1 has a 25% reduction in friction coefficient across its working temperature range making RP-1 the more suitable choice for light-medium weight cars, cars with non EBC Big Brake Kits fitted, or vehicles with no ABS. For heavy or inherently under-servoed vehicles which suit a very aggressive pad, EBC Racing's other track material RP-X may be preferable.