EBC S5KR1896 S5 Yellowstuff Pads GD Rotors Rear Brake Kit Street Performance

Vehicle Fitment

• Vehicle-Specific Fitment - This kit is designed for a specific rear brake application identified by EBC application number 1896. Verify fitment for your exact year, make, model, and submodel using the EBC Part Finder at ebcbrakes.com before ordering.
• This is a rear axle brake kit (KR designation) - includes rear brake pads and rear rotors only. A separate front kit (S5KF series) is required for a complete front-and-rear brake upgrade.
• Direct-fit design - no modifications to caliper brackets, brake lines, or other brake hardware are required. This kit installs directly over the OEM brake setup on the specified vehicle.

Fitment Notes

• Verify fitment using the EBC Part Finder (ebcbrakes.com/part-finder) with your vehicle's exact year, make, model, and submodel before ordering - EBC application numbers are specific and must be matched precisely to the vehicle's rear brake specifications.
• This kit replaces the rear brake pads and rear rotors only. Front brake components are not included.
• The EBC Brake-in™ coating on the Yellowstuff pads requires a proper bedding/break-in procedure after installation - follow EBC's published bedding instructions to fully seat the pads and maximize performance from the first use.
• Yellowstuff pads generate more brake dust than standard OEM pads during the break-in period - this is normal and diminishes after the pads are fully bedded in.
• Caliper lube is included in this kit - apply during installation per EBC's installation instructions.
• Hardware (brake pad shims, caliper pins, brake pad retaining hardware) may or may not be included depending on the specific application - verify what is included for your specific vehicle before ordering additional hardware.

Features

• EBC S5 Kit - the Yellowstuff pad and GD rotor combination that represents EBC's flagship street performance brake upgrade, saving approximately 15% over the cost of purchasing Yellowstuff pads and GD rotors separately while including caliper lube in a single, matched package
• EBC Yellowstuff brake pads - EBC's highest friction GG-rated street performance brake pad compound, engineered for maximum braking force on fast street cars, SUVs, and performance vehicles that require substantially more stopping power than OEM pads can deliver, with a friction level that approaches the territory of dedicated track-day pads while remaining fully street-legal and driveable on the public road
• Yellowstuff pad construction: fully shimmed, chamfered, and slotted compound with patented EBC Brake-in™ coating - the shimming eliminates brake noise by dampening caliper vibration transmission to the pad backing plate; the chamfering removes material from the pad edges to reduce initial pad-to-rotor contact area for smoother bite engagement; the slots vent gases and heat from the pad-rotor interface; and the Brake-in™ coating pre-conditions the pad face to seat against the rotor faster after installation, reducing the break-in mileage required before the pad reaches full friction output
• EBC GD series sport rotors - wide-aperture grooved and spot-drilled (dimpled) two-surface sport rotors designed to maximize airflow through the rotor and across the friction faces for the coolest possible rotor temperatures during demanding street and performance driving conditions, with slots for fast evacuation of dust, gas, heat, and debris from the pad-rotor interface that would otherwise reduce friction
• GD rotor "Thermic Black" anti-rust coating - a proprietary surface treatment applied to the non-friction areas of the rotor (hat, vanes, and outer edge) that resists the surface corrosion and rust spotting that causes stock uncoated rotors to develop unsightly rust bloom during periods of inactivity or wet weather exposure
• G3000 specification cast iron rotor material - the same cast iron specification used in OEM brake rotors for direct thermal compatibility with the Yellowstuff pad compound, ensuring consistent friction characteristics across the pad's operating temperature range without the thermal mismatch that can cause judder or inconsistent pedal feel
• Matched pad and rotor combination - the Yellowstuff compound and GD rotor surface are tested and specified together by EBC as a system, ensuring the pad's friction chemistry is appropriate for the GD rotor's grooved and dimpled surface geometry and that both components wear at compatible rates through their service life
• Direct-fit application - no modifications to calipers, brackets, or brake lines are required; the kit drops directly into the OEM brake position on the specified vehicle without dimensional adaptation
• 10,000 mile / 12-month no-hassle warranty from EBC Brakes - covering both the pads and rotors in the kit under normal street use conditions for the first 10,000 miles or 12 months from date of purchase, whichever occurs first

Specifications

• Part Number: S5KR1896
• Brand: EBC Brakes
• Kit Series: S5 (Yellowstuff Pads + GD Rotors)
• Axle Position: Rear (KR designation)
• Brake Pad Series: Yellowstuff 4000 Series
• Brake Pad Friction Rating: GG (highest street performance rating)
• Brake Pad Features: Fully shimmed, chamfered, slotted; EBC Brake-in™ coating
• Rotor Series: GD Sport
• Rotor Style: Grooved and spot-drilled (dimpled), wide-aperture
• Rotor Material: G3000 specification cast iron
• Rotor Finish: "Thermic Black" anti-rust coating on non-friction surfaces
• Warranty: 10,000 mile / 12-month no-hassle warranty
• Quantity: Kit includes rear pads and rear rotors for one axle; caliper lube included

Included Components

• 1x Set EBC Yellowstuff Rear Brake Pads (application-specific quantity)
• 1x Set EBC GD Sport Rear Brake Rotors (application-specific quantity)
• 1x Caliper Lube (EBC high-temperature brake lubricant)
• Note: Front brake pads and rotors are NOT included - see corresponding S5KF series kit for front axle upgrade
• Note: Verify hardware inclusions (shims, pins, hardware clips) for your specific application - additional hardware may need to be purchased separately

Product Description

The EBC S5KR1896 is the rear axle S5 series brake upgrade kit for its specific vehicle application - combining EBC's flagship Yellowstuff GG-rated street performance brake pads with GD series wide-aperture grooved and dimpled sport rotors in a matched, vehicle-specific rear brake package that saves approximately 15% over the cost of purchasing the pads and rotors separately. The S5 kit is EBC's recommendation for fast street cars, performance SUVs, and enthusiast vehicles where the OEM brake system is inadequate for the vehicle's performance potential or the driver's spirited driving demands - delivering a measurable reduction in stopping distances and a significant increase in pedal confidence under hard braking compared to the stock brake system, while remaining fully street-legal and daily-driveable.

The Yellowstuff pad compound is the highest friction street compound in EBC's lineup, rated GG - the highest coefficient of friction category in the Street Performance segment. Where EBC's Greenstuff pads are designed for general street performance use and Redstuff pads balance performance with low dust, Yellowstuff is calibrated for maximum friction output: maximum deceleration rate, maximum pedal feel, and maximum resistance to fade under the kind of sustained hard braking that occurs in performance driving, mountain road use, track day driving, and emergency situations. The pads are fully shimmed to eliminate brake noise, chamfered to smooth initial bite, slotted to vent heat and gas, and finished with EBC's Brake-in™ coating that pre-conditions the pad face for faster initial seating - reducing the bedding mileage required before full friction performance is available from the first drive.

The GD series rotors pair with the Yellowstuff pads as a designed system. Wide-aperture grooves and spot-drilled dimples across both friction faces maximize airflow through the rotor and provide continuous evacuation paths for pad gas, heat, brake dust, and debris that would otherwise accumulate at the pad-rotor interface and reduce friction - particularly during extended braking on spirited street driving. The "Thermic Black" anti-rust coating on the rotor hat, vanes, and outer edges resists corrosion bloom during wet weather and periods of inactivity, keeping the rotor visually clean through the wheel spokes. The GD rotors are manufactured to G3000 cast iron specification - direct thermal and chemical compatibility with the Yellowstuff compound for consistent, predictable friction behavior. Covered by EBC's 10,000 mile / 12-month no-hassle warranty. Verify fitment at ebcbrakes.com/part-finder for your specific year, make, and model before ordering.