EBC Brakes - Opinions?
Discussion
I have EBC yellows on my STi, and am on my second set. For fast road and track they are good (although, I have destroyed a front set in 4 track days), however, they feel a touch vacant when cold, but this seems to disappear in no time (it could even be me imagining it). Brake dust seems no worse the OE pads....
they had some issues a few years ago. but they turned it around with a new manager from memory, they even gave a few PH'ers free samples to test.
I've used green and reds in the last 2 years with no problems, I would happily buy the pads again. my MR2 had some of their drilled grooved discs on wasn't keen on them very noisy however Im not sure of their vintage
VR
I've used green and reds in the last 2 years with no problems, I would happily buy the pads again. my MR2 had some of their drilled grooved discs on wasn't keen on them very noisy however Im not sure of their vintage
VR
My ST200 came with EBC turbo groove discs and EBC Red pads on when I bought it. They were horrible. Squealed and zero performance from cold. I replaced them with Mintex kit.
When I bought the ST220 they had Ford OEM kit, and I changed them for EBC Reds (I was advised the compound had changed) and EBC Ultimax discs. I've been very happy with the performance of them. They bite well, haul up fine and have lasted well so far. No issues with fade or performance from cold.
When I bought the ST220 they had Ford OEM kit, and I changed them for EBC Reds (I was advised the compound had changed) and EBC Ultimax discs. I've been very happy with the performance of them. They bite well, haul up fine and have lasted well so far. No issues with fade or performance from cold.
I've on idea why, but the greens are absolutely terrible on an Elise. They were on mine when I got it and they had no initial bite, very little overall stopping power (I struggled to lock the wheels up if I tried), and a very soft feeling pedal. Despite them being almost brand new, I replaced them as quickly as I could.
The discs are quite well regarded for the Elise, although I haven't tried them.
The discs are quite well regarded for the Elise, although I haven't tried them.
Choose the pad material with care.
using track quality pads will reduce cold braking bite, they are designed to work well at higher temperatures, so something has to give and it is bite at low temps.
Ultimax or greenstuff is plenty good enough for road use.
Greenstuff have been popular with BMW users as they produce a lot less dust than OEM.
using track quality pads will reduce cold braking bite, they are designed to work well at higher temperatures, so something has to give and it is bite at low temps.
Ultimax or greenstuff is plenty good enough for road use.
Greenstuff have been popular with BMW users as they produce a lot less dust than OEM.
SpecB said:
New EBC compounds from the last couple of years are fine.
This. A lot of the moaners are relying on experiences from many years ago.kaf said:
Choose the pad material with care.
And this. Ensure the weight of your car and the type of driving to be undertaken feed in to which pads you choose from the range.I ran EBC Turbo Groove discs and NDX Bluestuff pads on my E36 track car last year and they lasted a full season (6 days out, IIRC) without any deterioration. Good low speed, cold bite too, though I wouldn't recommend them for road use as they can be a bit lifeless if you've been heavily cooling them, e.g. on a long A/M road run and then look to stop suddenly.
Mr2Mike said:
VR6 Turbo said:
my MR2 had some of their drilled grooved discs on wasn't keen on them very noisy however Im not sure of their vintage
That's not unique to EBC, all grooved discs are noisier than plain ones IME.VR
philmots said:
Cheers for the replies..
It's a fairly heavy car so looking at Yellowstuff, they're meant to have very good bite from cold.
Red are meant to be better for reduced brake dust at a compramise for initial bite and I'm not bothered for the brake dust so will go with yellows.
Which car?It's a fairly heavy car so looking at Yellowstuff, they're meant to have very good bite from cold.
Red are meant to be better for reduced brake dust at a compramise for initial bite and I'm not bothered for the brake dust so will go with yellows.
I'm running reds all round on the ST220.
philmots said:
Cheers for the replies..
It's a fairly heavy car so looking at Yellowstuff, they're meant to have very good bite from cold.
Red are meant to be better for reduced brake dust at a compramise for initial bite and I'm not bothered for the brake dust so will go with yellows.
Do you feel the OEM type discs/pads are lacking in any way and as such looking towards more performance orientated items?It's a fairly heavy car so looking at Yellowstuff, they're meant to have very good bite from cold.
Red are meant to be better for reduced brake dust at a compramise for initial bite and I'm not bothered for the brake dust so will go with yellows.
It's a Saab 9-3 so ST220 size/weight.. My previous car was also an ST220!
The braking performance of it at the moment is very poor at the minute. A lot worse than my OH's 206 GTI. But I bought the car with the current brakes and i've no idea what make/type they are. Judging by their performance probably the cheapest going!
It will be running about 300hp next week so need something substantial.
The braking performance of it at the moment is very poor at the minute. A lot worse than my OH's 206 GTI. But I bought the car with the current brakes and i've no idea what make/type they are. Judging by their performance probably the cheapest going!
It will be running about 300hp next week so need something substantial.
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