EBC DP5002NDX Bluestuff Front Pads for 99-04 Lotus Esprit V8

Vehicle Fitment

• 1999-2004 Lotus Esprit V8 (3.5L V8 Twin Turbo, RWD)
• 1993-1994 Aston Martin Virage (5.3L V8, RWD)
• 1990-2000 Aston Martin Vantage (5.3L V8 Twin Supercharged, RWD)
• Position confirmed as front on reviewed trusted sources
• Fitment confirmed through 2004 on reviewed sources. 2025 coverage unconfirmed at time of listing.

Features

• EBC Bluestuff NDX high-friction sport and race brake pad set
• Designed for aggressive street driving, track day use, and club-level motorsport
• High initial bite with strong cold brake response
• Progressive pedal feel under repeated braking
• Deep V-groove pad slots help vent dirt, dust, debris, and gases
• Aramid fiber-based friction material
• Engineered for high heat tolerance and fade resistance
• Entry-level race compound that is also used for performance street applications in many markets
• Direct replacement pad shape for confirmed OE caliper applications
• Sold as a pad set for one axle

Specifications

• Brand: EBC Brakes
• Part Number: DP5002NDX
• Series: Bluestuff NDX
• Position: Front
• Friction Material: Aramid fiber
• Compound Type: High-friction sport/race
• Nominal Friction Coefficient: 0.52 Mu
• Use Type: Aggressive street / track day / race
• Pad Groove Design: Deep V-groove
• Axle Set: 1 front axle set

Included Components

• 1x Set front Bluestuff NDX brake pads

Product Description

The EBC DP5002NDX Bluestuff NDX brake pad set is a high-friction front pad upgrade built for aggressive street driving, track day use, and entry-level race applications. Bluestuff NDX is one of EBC's more track-focused compounds, offering strong bite from cold, a progressive pedal feel, and improved fade resistance during repeated high-energy braking. The deep V-groove design also helps vent gases and clear away dust and debris generated under harder use.

Cross-validated fitment from trusted reviewed sources supports front-axle coverage for 1999-2004 Lotus Esprit V8, 1993-1994 Aston Martin Virage, and 1990-2000 Aston Martin Vantage. Summit Racing specifically ties DP5002NDX to 1999-2004 Esprit and 1993-1994 Virage, while additional reviewed retailer data also surfaces 1990-2000 Vantage fitment for the same pad shape. I did not extend fitment beyond these applications because broader coverage was not confirmed to the required two-source standard. No lift or drop height applies because this is a brake pad set, not a suspension component.