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Old 04-02-2012, 12:17 PM
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EBC yellow here. I have had EBC red also and prefer the yellow for initial bite. The red is a ceramic pad and says that it is not ideal for track conditions so yellow was my choice as I ocassionally take my car to a road course (VIR). http://www.ebcbrakes.com/selector.shtml
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Oem. Although they produce enough dust to make baby jesus cry, they are worth the frequent washes.
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Originally Posted by Stephen04E55
EBC yellow here. I have had EBC red also and prefer the yellow for initial bite. The red is a ceramic pad and says that it is not ideal for track conditions so yellow was my choice as I ocassionally take my car to a road course (VIR). http://www.ebcbrakes.com/selector.shtml
Just a note my friend, REDS ARE rated for occasional track use from EBC. And yes I have used them at the track.

Yellows are better, no argument, but they are NOT wife freindly, IMHO.

By the way, COOL that you DO track that beast!!!!

I have actually tracked my S600, only had about 4 laps before my brakes faded, but the look on the Porsche GT3's face on the straight, priceless, LOL

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Akebono - love them -

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Old 04-06-2012, 12:07 PM
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Akebono... they are awesome and i have never seen pads that make no dust what so ever
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Just a note my friend, REDS ARE rated for occasional track use from EBC. And yes I have used them at the track.

Yellows are better, no argument, but they are NOT wife freindly, IMHO.

By the way, COOL that you DO track that beast!!!!

I have actually tracked my S600, only had about 4 laps before my brakes faded, but the look on the Porsche GT3's face on the straight, priceless, LOL
I can only read the EBC web page and tell you what is there. http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ake_pads.shtml

Thanks...I really enjoy the road course in my S65.
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Originally Posted by Stephen04E55
I can only read the EBC web page and tell you what is there. http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ake_pads.shtml

Thanks...I really enjoy the road course in my S65.
Okay, they changed their ratings slightly.

When I bought my red stuff for my S 2 years ago, it stated that RED was intended for occasional track use. Which was the exact reason I bought them for my C32 a few years earlier.

I guess times are a changin, or I am just getting senile
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EBC Redstuff all around and their awesome. If you don't believe me watch the video in my signature below especially at the end when I break. I go from 156MPH to 0 in .2 of a mile. Yes you read that correctly. ABS didn't even trigger.
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Nothing beats oem
Try max breaking from 140 MPH with OEM's a few times and you will see the difference. Once hot, the fade is quite noticeable. On average, with normal street use, any pad will be adequate. However, for myself, I just like to know that I can get out of trouble faster than I got into it.
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You guys that wrote redstuff.. Which of them? There are many alternative of redstuff..
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I am running the ACG W211 E63 Stage 2 Street Brake Package:
  • ACG Lightweight Slotted Rotors
  • Endless MX72 Brake Pads
  • ACG Stainless Steel Brake Line
  • Motul RBF 600 Racing Brake Fluid
I love the Endless MX72, very strong initial bite yet progressive, no squeaking, light brake dust, and NO FADE (though the lack of fade is a combo of the Brake fluid, brake lines and brake pads)
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EBC Redstuff. Check the video below in my signature if you want to see how well they work.

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