One name always comes to mind when talking about the best in off-road riders and our old friend and long-time EBC outlet in his shops Malcolm Smith is an avid supporter of the EBC Brakes Carbon X Brakes range and has used them for years in Trail and Enduro riding. Also, multi-time champ Randy Hawkins has been a long-time user of EBC carbon based X pads for years.
Although the Carbon X Brakes will not outlast a sintered copper brake pad, it has the unique benefit of lower heat generation and transfer. When riding off-road in fast and dry conditions such a feature is a major benefit. In EBS's years of listening to the faster riders, we have seen cases where the rear brake rotor can be glowing red in night rides which shows just how hot trail braking can get a rotor. Stopping this getting to the bike's hydraulics is greatly assisted by using a carbon-based pad such as the X pad.
- EBC "X" Series carbon brake pads have been the choice of top enduro riders around the world for several years.
- "X" Series brake pads utilize a carbon-graphite formula which reduces heat generation and conduction, helping to keep both the rotor and caliper cool.
- Ideal for hot dry conditions and have been R 90 approved for street use on dual sport motorcycles.
- Includes two brake pads, enough for one caliper.
EBC Carbon X Brakes are coded red in paint finish and are equally happy on an ATV or a MX or Enduro bike and are also used in ATV Sport riding. However, EBC cautions riders using these pads for ATV use, especially on rear rotors, as wear life may be shorter than sintered pads originally installed in the original unit build. With the lower price point compared to sintered, millions of riders still choose the carbon pads. For Street Enduro use, such as the "Paris-Dakar" style adventure bikes for road use, EBC Carbon X Brakes are an ideal choice, it has been R 90 approved on many of such models in Europe and is safe for road use because of its ability to work effectively when hot.
| Compatible Vehicles | |||
| Years | Make | Model | Notes |
| 1981-1982 | Honda | ATC250R | |
| 2009 | Hyosung | TE450S | |
| 2008 | Hyosung | TES450S | |
| 2010 | Hyosung | TES450S | |
| 2020-2023 | Kawasaki | KLX230 | |
| 2020-2023 | Kawasaki | KLX230R | |
| 2020-2023 | Kawasaki | KLX300R | |
| 2000-2009 | Kawasaki | KX65 | Rear |
| 2011-2016 | Kawasaki | KX65 | Rear |
| 2018-2023 | Kawasaki | KX65 | |
| 2017 | Kawasaki | KX65 KX65AHF | |
| 1999-2002 | Kawasaki | Prairie 300 KVF300A 4x4 | |
| 1999-2002 | Kawasaki | Prairie 300 KVF300B | |
| 2006-2012 | Kawasaki | Prairie 360 KVF360A 4x4 | |
| 2003-2009 | Kawasaki | Prairie 360 KVF360B | |
| 2003-2005 | Kawasaki | Prairie 360 KVF360C 4x4 | |
| 1997-1998 | Kawasaki | Prairie 400 KVF400A 4x4 | |
| 1998 | Kawasaki | Prairie 400 KVF400B | |
| 1999-2002 | Kawasaki | Prairie 400 KVF400C 4x4 | |
| 1999-2002 | Kawasaki | Prairie 400 KVF400D | |
| 2018-2022 | Kawasaki | Z125 Pro BR125 | |
| 1987 | Polaris | Trail Boss 250 4X4 | |
| 1986-1988 | Suzuki | DR125 | Front |
| 1994-1996 | Suzuki | DR125SE | |
| 1986-1988 | Suzuki | DR200 | |
| 2015-2020 | Suzuki | DR200S | |
| 1996-2009 | Suzuki | DR200SE | |
| 2013 | Suzuki | DR200SE | |
| 1985 | Suzuki | DR250 | |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTA400 2x4 | |
| 2003-2004 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTA400 2x4 Auto | |
| 2006-2007 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTA400 2x4 Auto | |
| 2002 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTA400F 4x4 | |
| 2003-2007 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTA400F 4x4 Auto | |
| 2002-2004 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTF400 2x4 Manual | |
| 2002-2007 | Suzuki | Eiger 400 LTF400F 4x4 Manual | |
| 2002-2009 | Suzuki | Ozark 250 LTF250 2x4 | |
| 2012-2014 | Suzuki | Ozark 250 LTF250 2x4 | |
| 1997-1998 | Suzuki | Quadrunner 250 LTF250 2x4 | |
| 2003 | Suzuki | RM65 | |
| 2004-2005 | Suzuki | RM65 | Rear |
| 1986-1988 | Suzuki | SP125 | Front |
| 1986-1988 | Suzuki | SP200 | Front |
| 1985 | Suzuki | SP250 | Front |
| 2002-2007 | Suzuki | Vinson 500 LTA500F 4x4 Auto | |
| 2003-2007 | Suzuki | Vinson 500 LTF500F 4x4 Manual | |
| 1990-2005 | Yamaha | Banshee 350 YFZ350 | |
| 2006 | Yamaha | Banshee 350 YFZ350SP 50th Anniversary Edition | |
| 2001-2004 | Yamaha | Bear Tracker 250 YFM250X | |
| 2007-2009 | Yamaha | Big Bear 250 YFM250B | |
| 1999 | Yamaha | Big Bear 350 YFM350FW 4x4 | |
| 1999 | Yamaha | Big Bear 350 YFM350U | |
| 2000-2002 | Yamaha | Big Bear 400 YFM400 | |
| 2004 | Yamaha | Big Bear 400 YFM400 | |
| 2004-2006 | Yamaha | Big Bear 400 YFM400F 4x4 | |
| 2007-2012 | Yamaha | Big Bear 400 YFM400FB 4x4 IRS | |
| 2003-2006 | Yamaha | Blaster 200 YFS200 | |
| 2005-2006 | Yamaha | Bruin 250 YFM250B | |
| 2004-2006 | Yamaha | Bruin 350 YFM350BA | |
| 2004-2006 | Yamaha | Bruin 350 YFM350FA 4x4 | |
| 2012 | Yamaha | Grizzly 300 YFM300G | |
| 2007-2013 | Yamaha | Grizzly 350 YFM350FG 4x4 | |
| 2012 | Yamaha | Grizzly 350 YFM350FG 4x4 IRS | |
| 2007-2011 | Yamaha | Grizzly 350 YFM350FGI 4x4 IRS | |
| 2007-2012 | Yamaha | Grizzly 350 YFM350G | |
| 2007-2008 | Yamaha | Grizzly 400 YFM400FG 4x4 | |
| 2014 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450D 4x4 | |
| 2007-2008 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450FG 4x4 | |
| 2010-2013 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450FG 4x4 | |
| 2009 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450FGI 4x4 IRS | |
| 2011-2013 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450FGP 4x4 EPS | |
| 2014 | Yamaha | Grizzly 450 YFM450P 4x4 EPS | |
| 2000-2004 | Yamaha | Kodiak 400 YFM400A | |
| 2000-2002 | Yamaha | Kodiak 400 YFM400FA 4x4 | |
| 2004 | Yamaha | Kodiak 400 YFM400FA 4x4 | |
| 1999 | Yamaha | Kodiak 400 YFM400FW 4x4 | |
| 2003-2006 | Yamaha | Kodiak 450 YFM450FA 4x4 | |
| 2011-2013 | Yamaha | Raptor 125 YFM125R | |
| 2004 | Yamaha | Raptor 350 YFM350 | |
| 2005-2013 | Yamaha | Raptor 350 YFM350R | |
| 1989-2004 | Yamaha | Warrior 350 YFM350X | |
| 1995-2005 | Yamaha | Wolverine 350 YFM350FX 4x4 | |
| 2006-2009 | Yamaha | Wolverine 350 YFM350X | |
| 2006-2010 | Yamaha | Wolverine 450 YFM450FX 4x4 | |