Red/Green Stuff Brakepads?
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BLACK 05 C230SS
Red/Green Stuff Brakepads?
Does anyone have experience on the Red Ceramic or Green Brakepads?
I'm shopping around for low-dust brakepads and found these to be available for 2005 C230SS and was wondering if anyone knows which ones (Red/Green) are better.
I'm shopping around for low-dust brakepads and found these to be available for 2005 C230SS and was wondering if anyone knows which ones (Red/Green) are better.
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Yes, EBC Makes them.
Here's a description:
Description: Rear Brake Pad Set, Red Stuff, Ceramic, For Highly Tuned Cars, Best For Fast Driving, Heavy Duty Braking and Race Use
Description: Front Brake Pad Set, Green Stuff, Low Dust, Premium Street Use, High Brake Effect
I don't want to put any links here because I'll get banned for doing so.
Here's a description:
Description: Rear Brake Pad Set, Red Stuff, Ceramic, For Highly Tuned Cars, Best For Fast Driving, Heavy Duty Braking and Race Use
Description: Front Brake Pad Set, Green Stuff, Low Dust, Premium Street Use, High Brake Effect
I don't want to put any links here because I'll get banned for doing so.
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From what I've read on here, a lot of people don't like the EBC's indicating that many people have experienced rotor warping because of them.
I LOVED them when I had my MX-6. I initially ordered the "Green Stuff" pads, but the distributor that the shop I went to was purchasing from kept sending the wrong pads, so he upgraded me to "Red Stuff" free of charge. The main and most important thing I was told when I got them was "Make Sure To Break Them In or you'll warp your rotors!" There's a procedure that needs to be followed during a "break-in" period and I followed it to the T. Since I had custom cross-drilled rotors, I made sure I followed exactly what was recommended.
I'm not sure if it was a difference between the custom rotors (Brembo) I had on the MX-6 vs. stock rotors on the C Class, but I've seen a lot of complaints and horror stories. Now, I didn't read enough to see if people followed the "break-in" procedures properly, but nonetheless, I had no problems with them on my MX-6 before.
I LOVED them when I had my MX-6. I initially ordered the "Green Stuff" pads, but the distributor that the shop I went to was purchasing from kept sending the wrong pads, so he upgraded me to "Red Stuff" free of charge. The main and most important thing I was told when I got them was "Make Sure To Break Them In or you'll warp your rotors!" There's a procedure that needs to be followed during a "break-in" period and I followed it to the T. Since I had custom cross-drilled rotors, I made sure I followed exactly what was recommended.
I'm not sure if it was a difference between the custom rotors (Brembo) I had on the MX-6 vs. stock rotors on the C Class, but I've seen a lot of complaints and horror stories. Now, I didn't read enough to see if people followed the "break-in" procedures properly, but nonetheless, I had no problems with them on my MX-6 before.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
From what I've read on here, a lot of people don't like the EBC's indicating that many people have experienced rotor warping because of them.
I LOVED them when I had my MX-6. I initially ordered the "Green Stuff" pads, but the distributor that the shop I went to was purchasing from kept sending the wrong pads, so he upgraded me to "Red Stuff" free of charge. The main and most important thing I was told when I got them was "Make Sure To Break Them In or you'll warp your rotors!" There's a procedure that needs to be followed during a "break-in" period and I followed it to the T. Since I had custom cross-drilled rotors, I made sure I followed exactly what was recommended.
I'm not sure if it was a difference between the custom rotors (Brembo) I had on the MX-6 vs. stock rotors on the C Class, but I've seen a lot of complaints and horror stories. Now, I didn't read enough to see if people followed the "break-in" procedures properly, but nonetheless, I had no problems with them on my MX-6 before.
I LOVED them when I had my MX-6. I initially ordered the "Green Stuff" pads, but the distributor that the shop I went to was purchasing from kept sending the wrong pads, so he upgraded me to "Red Stuff" free of charge. The main and most important thing I was told when I got them was "Make Sure To Break Them In or you'll warp your rotors!" There's a procedure that needs to be followed during a "break-in" period and I followed it to the T. Since I had custom cross-drilled rotors, I made sure I followed exactly what was recommended.
I'm not sure if it was a difference between the custom rotors (Brembo) I had on the MX-6 vs. stock rotors on the C Class, but I've seen a lot of complaints and horror stories. Now, I didn't read enough to see if people followed the "break-in" procedures properly, but nonetheless, I had no problems with them on my MX-6 before.
The Warping of rotors sounds scary.
I was thinking about trying them out but now your making me change my mind. Do you recommend something else for low-dusting?
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
The Warping of rotors sounds scary.
I was thinking about trying them out but now your making me change my mind. Do you recommend something else for low-dusting?
I was thinking about trying them out but now your making me change my mind. Do you recommend something else for low-dusting?
I currently have the Porterfield's in my car. I like them a lot. Less dust than OEM, but one thing is that they have a slight squealing noise (when the rotors are dirty) every now and then.
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
Whats the proper brake pad break-in procedure?
- Immediately after install, speed up to 15mph, light brake until completely stopped (repeat for 10-15 X's) (suggestion is to do this in an open parking lot.
- Once the brake pads have been broken in (initial break-in period), you will need to apply light to mid braking pressure for the first 100 miles (some recommend more. I usually do 1000 with performance brake pads). In other words, no hard stopping
- Most importantly, when the brake pads are cold, it is REALLY important not to apply full pressure (when the pads are new).
Once you pass that mark (safe would probably be 500 miles of on and off braking), your pads will be worn in properly and should have no problems.
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I had Repco Metal Masters (now called Axxis) on my bimmer. Will probably go back with them when it i time to change brakes
oh and I thought the greens weer easier on your rotors but I could be mistaken
oh and I thought the greens weer easier on your rotors but I could be mistaken
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I'll probably give the Red Ceramic Pads a try. They aren't as expensive as the Porterfields I think from the last time I saw the price. Also I think the Porterfields don't make the rears yet for the 2005 model I remember.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
I'll probably give the Red Ceramic Pads a try. They aren't as expensive as the Porterfields I think from the last time I saw the price. Also I think the Porterfields don't make the rears yet for the 2005 model I remember.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
I'll probably give the Red Ceramic Pads a try. They aren't as expensive as the Porterfields I think from the last time I saw the price. Also I think the Porterfields don't make the rears yet for the 2005 model I remember.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
Thanks for the tip Drex.
