Cheapest place to buy EBC pads and discs online?
16 February 2006, 02:40 PM
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16 February 2006, 02:45 PM
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Heh thanks Ray li 
Is Yellow stuff a reasonable choice given that I don't take the car on track... I kinda just like the idea of the yellow pads peeping out
The car is red, see
Is Yellow stuff a reasonable choice given that I don't take the car on track... I kinda just like the idea of the yellow pads peeping out
The car is red, see
16 February 2006, 03:00 PM
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have red stuff on mine. they take enough warming up and will give you a few scares. after sitting at motorway speeds and needing to brake, they take a couple of seconds to warm up and start to work properly. be careful with pads imo. if not using for track days and just day to day driving go for greens or reds at most.
got mine from camsport in a group buy. want to organise one for us?
got mine from camsport in a group buy. want to organise one for us?
16 February 2006, 03:22 PM
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I have used Red stuff until now... just wanted to try something new 
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16 February 2006, 03:55 PM
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pars, I used up 2 sets of red stuff in my old classic, then not long before I sold it, and prior to doing 2500 miles in europe up mountains, I switched to yellow stuff. I found them to be much better at cold braking, and more consistent on long stretches of prolonged braking. I would recommend them if your looking for something different.
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16 February 2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
got mine from camsport in a group buy. want to organise one for us?
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...light=redstuff
16 February 2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
I bought mine in a group buy that some kind person organised
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...light=redstuff
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...light=redstuff
not up for organising another one?
16 February 2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
i didn't know that. i was going to look at getting greens next instead of the reds. cheers.
Have you considered Mintex 1144s? Bit dearer but very good.
16 February 2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
that's when i bought mine
not up for organising another one?
not up for organising another one?
let you know
16 February 2006, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
i didn't know that. i was going to look at getting greens next instead of the reds. cheers.
Buy some decent pads, NOT EBC GREEN
16 February 2006, 08:48 PM
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pars .... read the web-site and it tells you which pad is for which car. Greens were always for lightweight hot hatches NOT for heavier cars such as scoobs. Not even for road use. A dealer worth his salts will tell you this when you ring and ask.
Call it opinionated or call it reading the web-site.
Of course they may have changed it in the last 6 months, but I doubt it.
Gary
Edited to say pads I would use depend on how you use a car. Reds are ok for reasonable road use and light track work (wear out quite quick though) Pagid Yellows were my last choice and are excellent as they are endurance race pads.
Call it opinionated or call it reading the web-site.
Of course they may have changed it in the last 6 months, but I doubt it.
Gary
Edited to say pads I would use depend on how you use a car. Reds are ok for reasonable road use and light track work (wear out quite quick though) Pagid Yellows were my last choice and are excellent as they are endurance race pads.
16 February 2006, 09:32 PM
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on this subject, my discs will need changing soon and i know its best to change the pads as well...i dont intend to change the brakes themselves, so what are the best discs and pads to get for a few hundred...?
and does different kit perform alot differently...?
cheers for any input...
and does different kit perform alot differently...?
cheers for any input...
17 February 2006, 08:44 AM
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Give osaka in Cardiff a ring they got them on offer at mo, pretty good
http://forum.scoobywales.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=749
Works out £335 all round I think
http://forum.scoobywales.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=749
Works out £335 all round I think
17 February 2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Greens are for lightweight hot hatches .........They are not for heavyweight scoobs. If you buy them its because you are too tight to buy pads which are made for your car
Buy some decent pads, NOT EBC GREEN
Buy some decent pads, NOT EBC GREEN
mate had greens on his 328i and they were fine. bit heavier than a scoob i think.
not too tight to buy pads that were made for my car. if you read my post properly it says that i've already got reds on it. they've just worn out really quick. was going to change to green as i thought that they'd last longer so
to you too.
17 February 2006, 10:59 AM
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Have you considered Mintex 1144s? Bit dearer but very good.
Have you considered Mintex 1144s? Bit dearer but very good.
Originally Posted by Ray_li
I'll see as I'm trying to sell my scooby at the mo but a chance to bug a current web sponser with a cheaper product is tempting
let you know
let you know
let us know if you do the gb. might be up for some discs as well this time.
17 February 2006, 11:37 AM
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I tried EBC Greens a few years back - when they were recommended 
There was a horrible burnt sort of smell whenever I arrived at work (country lane route 
) I was glad to see they changed the recommendation - I wouldn't have put greens on again...
Mick
There was a horrible burnt sort of smell whenever I arrived at work (country lane route ) I was glad to see they changed the recommendation - I wouldn't have put greens on again...Mick
17 February 2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Pars
EBC Direct using the scooby58 code gets the price down to £374 but there is no option to choose Yellow Stuff for my car year 
Has to be Red Stuff it seems...
Has to be Red Stuff it seems...
Make a note of the Redstuff Ceramic part number, eg DP31200C. Change the first number, 3 to a 4, eg DP41200, this gives you the Yellowstuff part number. Enter the Yellowstuff part numbers required, into the EBC Part number quick search box to add them to your cart.
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Buck
17 February 2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
ebc website appears to offer them as an oe quality pad and the reds as an uprated product.
mate had greens on his 328i and they were fine. bit heavier than a scoob i think.
not too tight to buy pads that were made for my car. if you read my post properly it says that i've already got reds on it. they've just worn out really quick. was going to change to green as i thought that they'd last longer so to you too.
mate had greens on his 328i and they were fine. bit heavier than a scoob i think.
not too tight to buy pads that were made for my car. if you read my post properly it says that i've already got reds on it. they've just worn out really quick. was going to change to green as i thought that they'd last longer so
to you too. Upon selecting an Impreza Turbo there is a note below the brake part numbers stating EBC Technical recommend Reds for this car.
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