The EBC UD1095 is a rear brake pad set from EBC's Ultimax range, listed under the Ultimax2 name, for the 2008–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.0 Turbo (SS). It is an OE-replacement friction pad intended to replace the factory rear pads on a street-driven Cobalt SS. Shoppers searching for a UD1095 rear pad, EBC Ultimax2 Cobalt SS rear pads, or a 08-10 Cobalt SS turbo rear pad upgrade are looking for a direct-fit swap rather than a track compound.
Owners on user forums report that the Ultimax2 pads bite harder when cold than factory pads on a non-performance car, which is the gain most people want from a rear pad swap. The same owner discussions also describe heavy brake dust, squeal near the end of a stop, and a clunk after installation even with the caliper hardware tightened. Pay the premium over a generic bargain pad only if you value an established European-spec friction and a known OE-replacement profile over the lowest price on the shelf.
Confirm the fitment against your VIN and engine code before ordering, because this description covers only the 2008–2010 Cobalt SS application. Rear pad changes are a practical DIY job on this platform: clean and lubricate the caliper slide pins, check that the shims and anti-rattle hardware sit correctly, and bed the new pads in with progressive stops before any hard braking. Follow the owner's manual and the manufacturer's installation guidance, and consider a professional installer if you are not comfortable working on the brake system.
Rear pad replacement on the Cobalt SS is a moderate DIY job that needs a jack and stands, a torque wrench, a caliper piston tool, and brake-specific lubricant for the pad contact points and slide pins. Before reassembly, check the caliper slide movement and the rotor surface, and confirm the anti-rattle clips and shims are seated properly. Owners on user forums report that noise and clunking after a pad swap often trace back to hardware or seating, so take time with that step. Bed the pads in gradually to avoid glazing and to let the friction layer transfer evenly.
