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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Default Spec C brake test on A4069.

As some of you know Tyron recieved a set of blue stuff pads off EBC to test the compound. So to give the pads a good and fair test we headed for the A4069.

From cold the pads offered great initial bite with great feel and the results just got better as the temperature increased.



Finally got some brake fade on them but this was a result of heavy braking into and very fast complex of bends on the top of the A4069. It wasn't the usuall brake fade either it was more of a progressive and prodictable fade as the disk and pads went above there operating window. After a slow and steady decline to the hairpin the Ap calipers, disks and EBC pads returned to there normal operating temperatures and it was service as normal.

On the return pass over the A4069 the brake were far more predictable with regards to fade and this would only occur after the fast sweeping section before heading into the last twisty technical section.

Would I use these pads on my Ra?

Yes I would, for all round use they are a great choise.
Becoming a great pad for track time or maybe a spirited drive over your local A road or mountain pass.

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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That is awesome, a superb test of the EBC Blues! You guys seem to have had a lot of fun driving :-)!
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Dylan, you have a glow in the dark exhaust and now you have made my brake discs glow in the dark as well.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Awesome pics and great test result I wanna have a go at getting my PF discs that hot!!
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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A pic of the brakes in daylight. Incase anyone is wondering. They are ap 6 pots.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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And what make discs are they ?
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian Godney
And what make discs are they ?
Godspeed discs, when I need a new set you are the only person to speak to (and no 'free' tax discs either ).
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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nice pics m8looks like you had fun
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Godspeed discs, when I need a new set you are the only person to speak to (and no 'free' tax discs either ).
lol , for anyone thinking Godspeed discs arn't up to the job , look at the picture
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian Godney
lol , for anyone thinking Godspeed discs arn't up to the job , look at the picture
Does that mean I get a better deal on my four pot big brake kit off you now Ian.

I am available to do tests for you too wink wink. Lol.

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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Great stuff there Guy's - a grand evening out !!!
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Seems good ,was not impressed with EBC years ago seems they have improved
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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This is a plus point for SN, where EBC was absolutely slated (quite rightly, but on historical performance), the owner came on to discuss the products and the evolution of them, everyone had a sensible conversation about the pros and cons (mostly cons at the time), the owner sends out some pads (and discs in some cases), they are tested and the verdict seems to be good.

All very adult!

PS I like the glowing discs pic.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by S204 Glenn
Seems good ,was not impressed with EBC years ago seems they have improved
I think they had to Glenn, as their reputation was not great to say the least. I have never used EBC pads before but now they certainly seem to be right at the top of the pile.

Originally Posted by Myles
This is a plus point for SN, where EBC was absolutely slated (quite rightly, but on historical performance), the owner came on to discuss the products and the evolution of them, everyone had a sensible conversation about the pros and cons (mostly cons at the time), the owner sends out some pads (and discs in some cases), they are tested and the verdict seems to be good.

All very adult!

PS I like the glowing discs pic.
I think that EBC have worked hard in order to bring out a better product and by offering trial sets to those interested they have given owners a chance to see what they are like for themselves. I think this will be a great success for EBC as word of mouth is the best advertising.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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So whats it like having a mad man driving your car up there in the dark
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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I'm loving my set of Blues so far, just fitted a new set of godspeed discs this week for my 6 pots
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by welshy12
So whats it like having a mad man driving your car up there in the dark
I think there is a fine line between madness and genius, I think that Dylan's driving skills are on the side of genius. I've seen his driving skills after following him and he left me for dead.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Can't fault the set-up on the Spec C now Ty, and a great bit of testing by Dylan.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
I think there is a fine line between madness and genius, I think that Dylan's driving skills are on the side of genius. I've seen his driving skills after following him and he left me for dead.
He certainly is a talented man
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Fame at last for Dylan and my car.

http://www.ebcbrakesblog.com/2010/08...preza/#respond
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Oh ****
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby401
In my defence and i have a witness you pulled away from me after i'd told you to slow down as i needed to get fuel, when i realised you'd bring it up at a later date (like you have) if you had pulled away i put my foot down and got back behind you abit quick, oh yes, then passed you just to confirm my superiority and as for my wrx against your spec-c i would'nt dream of it
Funny that as the stretch of road I'm referring to was before we stopped and you said you needed fuel.

As for passing me that was at the base of the Black Mountains when if memory serves me correctly (as it always does ) wasn't that where you just about scraped/forced past three cars just so you would not get trapped behind them?

I wouldn't dream of embarrassing your WRX with a superior car.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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401, of course I understand you not wanting to try them again if you've had that experience, but they've made a lot of changes in their products in the last year or two and are now getting great reviews.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Who drives into a petrol station at such a speed that a little engine braking wouldn't stop them???
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DYL 4N
Who drives into a petrol station at such a speed that a little engine braking wouldn't stop them???
Jarvis!
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Crazy man ?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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Originally Posted by scooby401
Nice glow but i'd never consider using ebc brake products again following an incident a few years back whilst using ebc greenstuff pads when i pulled into a fuel station and had complete brake failure and only avoided a collision with fuel pumps and other cars because the fuel station was quiet and i was able to pass through back onto the carigeway, turned out the friction material had come away from one of the backing plates, propper heart stopper moment.
This is exactly what I politely asked people NOT TO PUT on this thread, moaning about years gone by and products we dont even make any more.

This thread is to evaluate products that people CAN BIUY NOW not talk about a persons divorced wife.

This post has no relevance at all to what we are talking about here and its a shame you wrote it my man
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Originally Posted by Andy Freeman
This is exactly what I politely asked people NOT TO PUT on this thread, moaning about years gone by and products we dont even make any more.

This thread is to evaluate products that people CAN BIUY NOW not talk about a persons divorced wife.

This post has no relevance at all to what we are talking about here and its a shame you wrote it my man
There's always one
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that dog is dead , they have a new one now
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