Brake pads

[Steve GS]

I'm finally getting my forum disks fitted Wednesday. What pads should I go for and how much do they cost.
I don't intend in doing track driving. And I've read some pads sqeek that I could do with out. any input is appreciated.

 

[highlander]

Fitted yellow stuff on mine, pretty happy with them.

 

[Steve GS]

Just bought a set of forum member (red stuff).

 

[drewf]

Red stuff are excellent on the road, with better bite from cold than yellow, but will fade more readily on track. Good choice for road only use.

 

[zagatoes30]

Mine are getting fitted next week as well, I went for Yellow Stuff.

 

[2b1ask1]

Mine is on yellow stuff all round, they are dusty but no issues even in sub-zero driving. Not impressed by the smoking Mintex at Brunty last week so think I'm settled on yellows.

 

[LORENZ-GS]

I put red stuff on both of my cars

 

[drewf]

Mine is on yellow stuff all round, they are dusty but no issues even in sub-zero driving. Not impressed by the smoking Mintex at a runty last week so think I'm settled on yellows.

Yep - MAF decided his pads weren't up to track use last weekend.

I'm very happy with the yellows on mine for hard use.

 

[CatmanV2]

Yep - MAF decided his pads weren't up to track use last weekend.

I'm very happy with the yellows on mine for hard use.

They certainly didn't *smell* like they were up to it!

C

 

[BennyD]

I've got yellows all round on both my cars. Good pads, but run them in properly.

 

[Contigo]

Red Stuff on mine lasted well but faded towards the end. I think Yellow Stuff take a lot of beating.

 

[BenzDriver]

Red Stuff on mine lasted well but faded towards the end. I think Yellow Stuff take a lot of beating.

Not wanting to Hijack the thread but am I right in thinking for fast road use on a GT my best bet will be Yellowstuffs, dot 5.1 and some braided hoses? Without going ott Thanks

 

[D Walker]

I've got yellows all round on both my cars. Good pads, but run them in properly.

How?

 

[BenzDriver]

How?

http://ebcbrakes.com/articles/how-to-bed-in-your-new-brakes-for-streeturban-driving-2/

Here's how EBC say to do it. To my knowledge it was a case of be careful for first 100 miles or so..

 

[D Walker]

Thanks, reading that I better fit early next year we'll before SPA!

 

[Contigo]

Not wanting to Hijack the thread but am I right in thinking for fast road use on a GT my best bet will be Yellowstuffs, dot 5.1 and some braided hoses? Without going ott Thanks

Yes Red or Yellow. Yellow have a better bite and fade less. I fit the Goodridge braided hoses to mine and they made a difference.

 

[BenzDriver]

Well for SPA may be worth reading this one, slighty different reccomended procedure for track use http://ebcbrakes.com/ebc_brakes_pro...f-pads-being-used-for-track-day-and-race-use/

Also mentions pre bedded pads at the end. May be something to consider before your trip across the channel...

Awesome thanks Contigo

 

[Contigo]

No probs mate, will see you at Spa!

 

[BenzDriver]

No probs mate, will see you at Spa!

Doubt I'll be doing spa fella, unlikely to get enough time off to make the trip! Maybe see you at a London meet once I pick mine up!

 

[alfatwo]

Ferodo DS2500 do it for me, I never use anything else..

Dave