EBC Brake Pads? what do you think?

simmo · Apr 12th, 2006, 19:51

I am thinking about upgrading the pads on my S60 2.4T by fitting EBC's Red stuff ceramics. Has anyone done this already and if so whats your opinion?
Or can anyone recommend any other 'superior' pads

Pedro Fandango · Apr 12th, 2006, 19:55

i'm using greenstuff pads myself & defo go for them again next time (but won't touch the discs with a barge pole from now on)

i've heard redstuff pads really take some heating up before they start working

simmo · Apr 12th, 2006, 20:51

I use the geen stuff pads on my lotus elan s4 and they are fantastic, whats your reasoning behind not using the disks?

Pedro Fandango · Apr 12th, 2006, 20:55

i brought EBC oe spec discs at first & they just warped in no time, then replaced them under warranty for there turbo groove discs (dimpled & grooved) & now there covered in hairline cracks. Probably had them on about a year but i don't brake heavily so quite disappointed in them

sholtby · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:05

It seems to be a love or hate thing with the Greenstuff pads.

Simon

TheJoyOfSix · Apr 12th, 2006, 22:14

Yep, love hate indeed. I hate them.

They squeak, they wear out very quickly, they take ages to heat up so the first few brake applications are somewhat hairy, they leave copious amounts of dust to eat into your nice shiny alloys, the list goes on....

In my opinion they rank alongside Pirelli Tyres as the worst things to fit to my car.

blues60 · Apr 14th, 2006, 14:43

I had a set of Greenstuff pads on my old 200sx. They used to overheat easily and eventually warped my discs.
I haven't used Redstuff but they have to be hot to work properly so I am told?
I would personally recommend Mintex pads. I've used various compounds on various cars and have never been disappointed.

Grizlyadams · Apr 14th, 2006, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by V6 Man

Yep, love hate indeed. I hate them.

They squeak, they wear out very quickly, they take ages to heat up so the first few brake applications are somewhat hairy, they leave copious amounts of dust to eat into your nice shiny alloys, the list goes on....

In my opinion they rank alongside Pirelli Tyres as the worst things to fit to my car.

I used to have greenstuffs on the 940, but they warped my disk's and i generaly didnt like them, replaced them (before they were even half warn) with black diamond preditors, and im happyer with them (for now)
Griz

sholtby · Apr 14th, 2006, 17:02

The best comments I have read are for Ferodo DS2500 pads followed my Mintex Ctech (1144?).

Simon

Jod T5 · Apr 15th, 2006, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sholtby

The best comments I have read are for Ferodo DS2500 pads followed my Mintex Ctech (1144?).

Simon

i am using the ds2500 pads at present which are the best imho....however they do cost iro £120.00 a set!!
cheers
jod

Apr 12th, 2006, 19:51	#1
simmo Member Last Online: May 8th, 2013 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portsmouth	EBC Brake Pads? what do you think? I am thinking about upgrading the pads on my S60 2.4T by fitting EBC's Red stuff ceramics. Has anyone done this already and if so whats your opinion? Or can anyone recommend any other 'superior' pads

Apr 12th, 2006, 22:05	#5
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	It seems to be a love or hate thing with the Greenstuff pads. Simon __________________ '94 Celica GT4, HKS EVC 4 boost controller ~280 bhp ex. '95 850 T5 owner

Apr 12th, 2006, 22:14	#6
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	Yep, love hate indeed. I hate them. They squeak, they wear out very quickly, they take ages to heat up so the first few brake applications are somewhat hairy, they leave copious amounts of dust to eat into your nice shiny alloys, the list goes on.... In my opinion they rank alongside Pirelli Tyres as the worst things to fit to my car. __________________

Apr 14th, 2006, 14:43	#7
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	I had a set of Greenstuff pads on my old 200sx. They used to overheat easily and eventually warped my discs. I haven't used Redstuff but they have to be hot to work properly so I am told? I would personally recommend Mintex pads. I've used various compounds on various cars and have never been disappointed. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Apr 14th, 2006, 17:02	#9
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	The best comments I have read are for Ferodo DS2500 pads followed my Mintex Ctech (1144?). Simon __________________ '94 Celica GT4, HKS EVC 4 boost controller ~280 bhp ex. '95 850 T5 owner

Apr 12th, 2006, 19:55	#2
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i'm using greenstuff pads myself & defo go for them again next time (but won't touch the discs with a barge pole from now on) i've heard redstuff pads really take some heating up before they start working

Apr 12th, 2006, 20:51	#3
simmo Member Last Online: May 8th, 2013 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portsmouth	I use the geen stuff pads on my lotus elan s4 and they are fantastic, whats your reasoning behind not using the disks?

Apr 12th, 2006, 20:55	#4
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i brought EBC oe spec discs at first & they just warped in no time, then replaced them under warranty for there turbo groove discs (dimpled & grooved) & now there covered in hairline cracks. Probably had them on about a year but i don't brake heavily so quite disappointed in them

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