opinions on EBC RedStuff?
Hi all!
I have had a set of EBC RedStuff brake pads on all four corners of my car for almost one year now, as I was recommended them for fast road driving, even for some occasional trackday. I was a litle skeptical about the last but decided to give them a try as people I heard from compared them to the Ferodo DS2500s performance for a fraction of the price. I had my Reds matched to a new set of Mintex slotted rotors in all 4 wheels, as I got a good deal. I found the pads to be very responsive with a decent amount of bite at cold, they do respond well for daily driving, and they get better after some braking when they've reached some temperature. So my firt impressions were quite good at first. After installing some stainless steel brake hoses with Motul RBF600 fluid, and having the pads bedded-in already, I was so happy and ready to give the car some action on my favourite b-roads again... So, what happened then? I found the RedStuff pads to be very disappointing when you're demanding them to work as they're suppoused to. They do fade QUICK AS HELL after pushing the car for a short period of time. They simply can't hold any heat, it's not a progressive fadding effect, they do fall suddenly letting you in a compromised position. This never happened in any of my previous cars. Have this ever happened to you? Maybe I'm not the driver with better braking skills around, maybe the standard turbo brakes are just too small for efficient heat dissipation, but I don't remember such a terrible fadding problems even with the -worn out- stock pads and discs when I bought the car. So I'm looking at something else for when the replacement time comes. What are my options? I have an eye on the following pads (hybrid street-track use): - Endless MX72 - Carbon Lorraine RC5+ - Ferodo DS2500 Thanks for your opinions in advance! Greets, Jaume |
its funny you should say that.
i put a post up the other day about what pads to get come replacement and was suprised no one metioned EBC. going back to the brake fade, i had them on my celica GT and thought they worked well until i went to a club meet and spent the day doing some pretty spirited driving, i was driving home on a fast road with a roundabout at the end, and honestly dont know how i didnt go staright over. i pressed the brakes and there was almost nothing. luckily i left enough room to use the gears to get me down but it scared the sh*t out of me. havent thought about it again until now though as thats the only problem i ever had. perhaps i dont drive fast enough :) i did have EBC drilled and groved disks on the celica and the scoobs are solid. let me know what you get and how they are as will be replacing mine soon. im not sure what ive got at the moment as only just bought the car but they stop really well my only niggle is my gold alloys turn black within 10 miles lol. |
The cl rc5+ are awesome mate.
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Originally Posted by rossberry
(Post 11162996)
its funny you should say that.
i put a post up the other day about what pads to get come replacement and was suprised no one metioned EBC. going back to the brake fade, i had them on my celica GT and thought they worked well until i went to a club meet and spent the day doing some pretty spirited driving, i was driving home on a fast road with a roundabout at the end, and honestly dont know how i didnt go staright over. i pressed the brakes and there was almost nothing. luckily i left enough room to use the gears to get me down but it scared the sh*t out of me. havent thought about it again until now though as thats the only problem i ever had. perhaps i dont drive fast enough i did have EBC drilled and groved disks on the celica and the scoobs are solid. let me know what you get and how they are as will be replacing mine soon. im not sure what ive got at the moment as only just bought the car but they stop really well my only niggle is my gold alloys turn black within 10 miles lol. I don't think I'm replacing the pads soon as I believe they must be at half life, I'd have to live with that for some months! But in case I would had to do it now, I think I would go with the Endless MX72, I've read some nice reviews about them!
Originally Posted by rossberry
(Post 11162996)
i was driving home on a fast road with a roundabout at the end, and honestly dont know how i didnt go staright over. i pressed the brakes and there was almost nothing.
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Originally Posted by dazzaturbo
(Post 11163003)
The cl rc5+ are awesome mate.
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Red stuff are absolute wank IMO
Cooked them in a non turbo Waggon running turbo brake set up within 5 miles of a rally, Cooked a set on my evo within one lap also, massive brake fade = fail to me any how I found green stuff to be better! |
EBC:facepalm:.SJ.
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I had green stuff on my 182 after a bit of heat they were useless still full of life aswell, i went to cl pads after that
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Originally Posted by cjquicksilver
(Post 11163039)
Cooked them in a non turbo Waggon running turbo brake set up within 5 miles of a rally,
Thanks! |
Originally Posted by stonejedi
(Post 11163050)
EBC:facepalm:.SJ.
Originally Posted by Steve's Sti
(Post 11163054)
I had green stuff on my 182 after a bit of heat they were useless still full of life aswell, i went to cl pads after that
Maybe people who likes them have just tried the high-end stuff from EBC (BlueStuff+)? Or perhaps they haven't tried better quality brands like Ferodo, CL or Endless. Just my guess... Maybe I just had to go for the YellowStuff from the beginning instead of the Reds for a more agressive driving... but well, I think I don't want to stick to EBC after that... Thanks pals! |
depends on the car set-up you have but the likes of the PFC Z-rated and Brembo HPS take a of of beating for fast road work, with the PFC having the edge temp wise it will even cope with track use
if you want a more aggressive track type pad them PFC 01/08, Pagid RS series (or newer RST), Mintex F series, etc.......... |
Originally Posted by AS Performance
(Post 11163083)
depends on the car set-up you have but the likes of the PFC Z-rated and Brembo HPS take a of of beating for fast road work, with the PFC having the edge temp wise it will even cope with track use
if you want a more aggressive track type pad them PFC 01/08, Pagid RS series (or newer RST), Mintex F series, etc.......... :thumb: |
These were EBC Redstuff Ceramic pads, They still have a good 6/7mm left on them but have decided to sh1t themselves into bits!!!
Got a set of Alyn(AS Peformance) PF-Z rated to replace them. These were put in by the previous owner at a price of £200+ !!!!! http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...024870D12F.jpg |
PFC Z rated are a good all round pad. They even survived a good few laps of the Nurburgring.
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Originally Posted by GAZ2293
(Post 11163106)
These were EBC Redstuff Ceramic pads, They still have a good 6/7mm left on them but have decided to sh1t themselves into bits!!!
Got a set of Alyn(AS Peformance) PF-Z rated to replace them. These were put in by the previous owner at a price of £200+ !!!!! http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...024870D12F.jpg |
That looks really ugly! I'll check my pads when I return from holidays.
Thx everybody for your advice! |
500 mile EBC Orangestuff:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psb30d5d47.jpg In batches some work very well, quality control and consistency is very poor though so you never know what you are going to get. Consider PF, consistently good and well priced |
. . . . and I still have the Orangestuff pads you recommended and sold me still new in the box.
Should I fit them, or bin them? ps. I found redstuff cr@p under all conditions. |
The ones from about a year ago Mike? They may be okay, later batches we had problems with. Still fitted to our car working well but will be changed next service.
I'll swap them for PF Z compound pads if you want even though it's been so long. Email me if you want to take me up. When they work, they work well. Inconsistent quality control though with more and more people recently reporting issues. |
My blob STI came with redstuff pads in the front and they are the worst brakes I've used in any car even with the brembo callipers, needing brakes as soon as I can justify paying for them ( obviously they are very important I just don't use the car that's all lol )
Ill never use ebc again though tbh. Mick |
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