EBC brake pads and rotors
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Burning Brakes
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From: Naperville, IL. USA
EBC brake pads and rotors
I see this stuff advertised in the car mags all the time. Anyone have any experience w/ these? The EBC pads come in green, red, and something else (for track use). What would be appropriate for high speed street use? Comments on their quality?
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Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Re: EBC brake pads and rotors (ModifiedC5)
We've been testing the "Green Stuff" pads on the street for a while and they seem to work very well. The stop a bit better than stock, don't make noise, and generate very little dust.
We'll be trying them on the track for the first time this weekend at the California Speedway. The C5 is heavier than recommended for track days using the "Green Stuff" compound, but we'll see. The stock pads lasted quite a while even though everyone claimed they would implode after a few sessions.
EBC does not currently make "Yellow Stuff" or "Red Stuff" pad for the C5 (due to lack of demand). After we test the "Green Stuff" pad, they may make a few sets for us to try next.
For reference, the BMW guys we know liked the "Green Stuff" pads on the street and light track days. They did not like the "Red Stuff" and "Yellow Stuff" race compounds.
I'll let you know!
Mike :flag
We'll be trying them on the track for the first time this weekend at the California Speedway. The C5 is heavier than recommended for track days using the "Green Stuff" compound, but we'll see. The stock pads lasted quite a while even though everyone claimed they would implode after a few sessions.
EBC does not currently make "Yellow Stuff" or "Red Stuff" pad for the C5 (due to lack of demand). After we test the "Green Stuff" pad, they may make a few sets for us to try next.
For reference, the BMW guys we know liked the "Green Stuff" pads on the street and light track days. They did not like the "Red Stuff" and "Yellow Stuff" race compounds.
I'll let you know!
Mike :flag
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From: Staten Island NY
Re: EBC brake pads and rotors (ModifiedC5)
My brother is VERY happy he went with the greens on his M3! The factory dust was impossible to remove. With the EBC spray some soapy water and just hose off! If you have chrome or custom wheels these pads are a must.
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From: Elko, Nevada
Re: EBC brake pads and rotors (RonWhite)
I installed my rotors, pads, and calipers all at the same time. April of this year.
I've put about 3000 miles on them since. I too am very happy with the set-up. Every pad out there claims to be 'dust-free'. I've yet to see one. But the dust is minimal. I don't AutoX my car, so I'm not putting them to extreme use, but I do have to slow the car down from high speeds every now and then :D and they seem to work fine.
I've put about 3000 miles on them since. I too am very happy with the set-up. Every pad out there claims to be 'dust-free'. I've yet to see one. But the dust is minimal. I don't AutoX my car, so I'm not putting them to extreme use, but I do have to slow the car down from high speeds every now and then :D and they seem to work fine.
