Brakes

[l4jor]

Has anyone on here used EBC brake pads and disc's? I saw them advertised in a American car mag and they listed the 04-07 GTO. As they are made in the UK it might be a cost efective upgrade, what do you think?

[hsv_rulz]

l4jor said:

Has anyone on here used EBC brake pads and disc's? I saw them advertised in a American car mag and they listed the 04-07 GTO. As they are made in the UK it might be a cost efective upgrade, what do you think?

What car have you got? Don't think they would be suitable for a VXR, and am not even sure GTO brakes are same as CV8.
The boyz from the 'fish would probably know more.

[l4jor]

I have the facelift 05 CV8. Looking over the EBC advert the stuff they offer seems quite good.

[ringram]

Yep, I used red stuff EBC on the HSV and they were fine.

[monkfish1]

l4jor said:

Has anyone on here used EBC brake pads and disc's? I saw them advertised in a American car mag and they listed the 04-07 GTO. As they are made in the UK it might be a cost efective upgrade, what do you think?

It wont be much of an upgrade as they are 05 CV8 brakes.

[l4jor]

Monkfish I take it you mean the disc is the same size?
Will the brake pad be better than standard ? (more feel and stopping power)
Don't forget I get confused without any effort........

[granada203028]

Has anyone determined part numbers and a procurement route here in the UK (VZ CV8)?

[monkfish1]

l4jor said:

Monkfish I take it you mean the disc is the same size?
Will the brake pad be better than standard ? (more feel and stopping power)
Don't forget I get confused without any effort........

Operating our usual principle, "if i wouldn't fit it to my own car we dont sell it" we dont sell EBC pads.

[MadMaxHSV]

Certainly wouldn't buy EBC brake discs. But their pads have worked well for me in the past for track work. Yellow stuff pads i used on my old M3 were miles better than stock BMW Motorsport pads. A lot more progressive with more bite and less fade.

[V88Dicky]

I've had a look at these before, the EBC discs and pads for the GTO are the same size and fitment as the VZ CV8, and although they are British made you can only get the pads from the British website not the discs. Dont know how good they are though, probably no different to stock?

[C8PPO]

@MOnkfish - which pads do you recommend for standard disks/calipers?

[monkfish1]

C8PPO said:

@MOnkfish - which pads do you recommend for standard disks/calipers?

We offer either standard or Performance Friction pads. The PF pads will give improved resistance to fade as well as reducing the propensity for leaving deposits on the disc leadingg to high spots, which are felt as brake judder.

Details on the website.

[C8PPO]

OK, thanks

[wolfracer]

monkfish1 said:

C8PPO said:

@MOnkfish - which pads do you recommend for standard disks/calipers?

We offer either standard or Performance Friction pads. The PF pads will give improved resistance to fade as well as reducing the propensity for leaving deposits on the disc leadingg to high spots, which are felt as brake judder.

Details on the website.

1+ for PF Pads.

[granada203028]

The pad material transfer theory sound plausible but my measurements:

www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=563209&r=8716763&hm=87251

still look like a simple warp. I'm happy with the stopping performance, pedal feel etc. I just want brakes which don't judder for sensible money.

[wolfracer]

granada203028 said:

The pad material transfer theory sound plausible but my measurements:

www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=563209&r=8716763&hm=87251

still look like a simple warp. I'm happy with the stopping performance, pedal feel etc. I just want brakes which don't judder for sensible money.

Even Ap's judder.
So what does that say about ALL brakes on the Ro's?
Has anyone owned another car with brake judder similar to the Ro's? it seems a bit too common place on the Ro's compared to other marques.

[the muppet]

My E39 530d juddered slightly at ever application of the brakes, despite new discs, pads, tyres. Not enought to do anything about, just replaced bits a sthey wore out. My monaro judders about the same, equally unlikely to do anything except replace bits as they wear out

[ringram]

I had brand new disks on my GTS and it still shuddered after only a day or so. I must say its a pleasure to find the vxr8 has not yet suffered the same fate.

[stigmundfreud]

they seem hit and miss, some reports of pad seperation/disintigration but I've never had issues. However, I dont use them on the Ro, I use the Monkfish pads

[Bonnie and Clyde]

stigmundfreud said:

they seem hit and miss, some reports of pad seperation/disintigration but I've never had issues. However, I dont use them on the Ro, I use the Monkfish pads

Stig are you coming to this meet or not. I need to book the table for the meal afterwards withing the next day or so.