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Old 03 July 2008, 06:40 PM
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Anyone use EBC Red Stuff brake pads on their MY2005?

I still have the standard the WRX brakes on my wagon, will it make a big difference?

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Old 03 July 2008, 06:43 PM
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EBC yellow stuff mate
ive heard a fesw bad reports about the red stuff wearing discs badly
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Originally Posted by mellinator
EBC yellow stuff mate
ive heard a fesw bad reports about the red stuff wearing discs badly
Whats the real difference between the Red and Yellow ones?
Old 03 July 2008, 06:56 PM
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We've got some high performance ceramic/kevlar pads in stock for your model (PM for price).

EBC reds are rubbish. Yellows inconsistent.

Also just started a group buy on these with drilled and grooved discs. Target price £145 for the complete front set.

https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...-calipers.html
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
We've got some high performance ceramic/kevlar pads in stock for your model (PM for price).

EBC reds are rubbish. Yellows inconsistent.

Also just started a group buy on these with drilled and grooved discs. Target price £145 for the complete front set.

https://www.scoobynet.com/group-buys...-calipers.html
Indeed you did! I had posted a question about the pictures.

Those pads sounds good.
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Pagid, Ferodo or PF would be better choices in our experience..........

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Old 03 July 2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by stockcar
Pagid, Ferodo or PF would be better choices in our experience..........

alyn
You get them from anywhere in particular?
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I fitted new discs & red stuff pads this time last yearon my 02 WRX & ive got to replace my discs as they are fooked after only one year & 9000miles.

The funning thing is though the pad stll look brand new!!!

So i'll not be using them again!

Any one know what the Black diamond preditor pads are like????
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To be honest I had ebc red pads on my evo v and they were fine.
But ive read a lot of threads on this forum and seen pics that would make you think twice.
Bob I have heard that there is a bit of fade on the yellow ebc pads when hit hard, but to be honest mate im gonna form my own opinion after use and give an honest report.
I know they are cheaper than ferodo( and prob not as good) but we shall see
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Performance friction all the way, great pads.
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Wow some quite different opinions!
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I've used red stuff, great from the start and got worse as time went on, still loads of meat on them but once to the bottom of out road, we had to pray that we stopped. Got a bit better with a bit of heat in them, but would never use them again.
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Originally Posted by 500
I've used red stuff, great from the start and got worse as time went on, still loads of meat on them but once to the bottom of out road, we had to pray that we stopped. Got a bit better with a bit of heat in them, but would never use them again.

General consensus: DONT use them!
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