EBC Red Pads vs. RADO pads
06-12-2018, 12:04 PM
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EBC Red Pads vs. RADO pads
About 6 months ago I needed to change out my brakes on my E63. It was a toss up between the EBC pads and the RADO pads. I wanted the RADO pads but they were a lot more expensive than the EBC pads. I talked to the shop whom I was getting the EBC pads from and was having them installed and they told me that they are the exact same pad so I bought the EBC pads. I've had the RADO pads on an older car and was happy with them but if I can get the same part at a lower price, why not.
After getting the pads I was a little dissappointed in the performance. The dust was a lot less but the 60MPH-0MPH braking distance was over 20-30' longer than I tested when stock. Not only was it longer than stock, it was longer than worn out stock pads and rotors. They also squeaked occasionally.
I contacted World Motorsports and complained about the performance of the pads and checked to see if they had any insight because I remember tham working better in the past. Was it possible that the install was wrong.
What I found out is that the RADO pads and the EBC pads are nowhere close to the same product like I was told. It was explained to me that they had the RADO pads manufactured by a very well known and expensive brake pad manufacturer in Japan. The same manufacturer is used by almost every NASCAR team even though they do not sponsor any of the teams. They also explained that they have had these pads available for years before EBC even had a pad for this car available.
I ended up buying another set of the RADO pads. I am glad I did. The car now stops 15-20' shorter from 60 than the stock pads and makes virtually no dust. He also explained to me how these pads have incredible cold bite and do not begin to fade until after a much higher temperature than the competitions pads (I assume he is talking about the EBC pads).
I'm very happy with my brakes again, they perform great, have absolutely no noticeable brake dust after 2 weeks and have been quiet. If you are interested in my opinion, the RADO pads are well worth the price. Why would anyone be interested in installing a pad on the car that performs worse than stock?
After getting the pads I was a little dissappointed in the performance. The dust was a lot less but the 60MPH-0MPH braking distance was over 20-30' longer than I tested when stock. Not only was it longer than stock, it was longer than worn out stock pads and rotors. They also squeaked occasionally.
I contacted World Motorsports and complained about the performance of the pads and checked to see if they had any insight because I remember tham working better in the past. Was it possible that the install was wrong.
What I found out is that the RADO pads and the EBC pads are nowhere close to the same product like I was told. It was explained to me that they had the RADO pads manufactured by a very well known and expensive brake pad manufacturer in Japan. The same manufacturer is used by almost every NASCAR team even though they do not sponsor any of the teams. They also explained that they have had these pads available for years before EBC even had a pad for this car available.
I ended up buying another set of the RADO pads. I am glad I did. The car now stops 15-20' shorter from 60 than the stock pads and makes virtually no dust. He also explained to me how these pads have incredible cold bite and do not begin to fade until after a much higher temperature than the competitions pads (I assume he is talking about the EBC pads).
I'm very happy with my brakes again, they perform great, have absolutely no noticeable brake dust after 2 weeks and have been quiet. If you are interested in my opinion, the RADO pads are well worth the price. Why would anyone be interested in installing a pad on the car that performs worse than stock?
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06-12-2018, 01:50 PM
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About 6 months ago I needed to change out my brakes on my E63. It was a toss up between the EBC pads and the RADO pads. I wanted the RADO pads but they were a lot more expensive than the EBC pads. I talked to the shop whom I was getting the EBC pads from and was having them installed and they told me that they are the exact same pad so I bought the EBC pads. I've had the RADO pads on an older car and was happy with them but if I can get the same part at a lower price, why not.
After getting the pads I was a little dissappointed in the performance. The dust was a lot less but the 60MPH-0MPH braking distance was over 20-30' longer than I tested when stock. Not only was it longer than stock, it was longer than worn out stock pads and rotors. They also squeaked occasionally.
I contacted World Motorsports and complained about the performance of the pads and checked to see if they had any insight because I remember tham working better in the past. Was it possible that the install was wrong.
What I found out is that the RADO pads and the EBC pads are nowhere close to the same product like I was told. It was explained to me that they had the RADO pads manufactured by a very well known and expensive brake pad manufacturer in Japan. The same manufacturer is used by almost every NASCAR team even though they do not sponsor any of the teams. They also explained that they have had these pads available for years before EBC even had a pad for this car available.
I ended up buying another set of the RADO pads. I am glad I did. The car now stops 15-20' shorter from 60 than the stock pads and makes virtually no dust. He also explained to me how these pads have incredible cold bite and do not begin to fade until after a much higher temperature than the competitions pads (I assume he is talking about the EBC pads).
I'm very happy with my brakes again, they perform great, have absolutely no noticeable brake dust after 2 weeks and have been quiet. If you are interested in my opinion, the RADO pads are well worth the price. Why would anyone be interested in installing a pad on the car that performs worse than stock?
After getting the pads I was a little dissappointed in the performance. The dust was a lot less but the 60MPH-0MPH braking distance was over 20-30' longer than I tested when stock. Not only was it longer than stock, it was longer than worn out stock pads and rotors. They also squeaked occasionally.
I contacted World Motorsports and complained about the performance of the pads and checked to see if they had any insight because I remember tham working better in the past. Was it possible that the install was wrong.
What I found out is that the RADO pads and the EBC pads are nowhere close to the same product like I was told. It was explained to me that they had the RADO pads manufactured by a very well known and expensive brake pad manufacturer in Japan. The same manufacturer is used by almost every NASCAR team even though they do not sponsor any of the teams. They also explained that they have had these pads available for years before EBC even had a pad for this car available.
I ended up buying another set of the RADO pads. I am glad I did. The car now stops 15-20' shorter from 60 than the stock pads and makes virtually no dust. He also explained to me how these pads have incredible cold bite and do not begin to fade until after a much higher temperature than the competitions pads (I assume he is talking about the EBC pads).
I'm very happy with my brakes again, they perform great, have absolutely no noticeable brake dust after 2 weeks and have been quiet. If you are interested in my opinion, the RADO pads are well worth the price. Why would anyone be interested in installing a pad on the car that performs worse than stock?
06-12-2018, 02:26 PM
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I have the EBC reds, no squeaks or sounds, less dust and no degradation in stopping distances
06-12-2018, 06:20 PM
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LINK TO SITE WITH RADO PADS
I'm not sure I would have really been able to tell the difference. I actually went ahead and tested it beforehand and afterwards and was shocked at what I found. I thought I learned my lesson about getting what I pay for a long time ago but I guess I have more learning to do, LOL. I'm glad you're happy with them though, I sure wish I had been.
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06-12-2018, 07:39 PM
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I second this!! had mine for months ,great initial bite better than stock ,stops really hard I can put you through the windshield lol,no squeals at all super quiet and about 75% less dust than stock ,EBC RED Ceramic pads.
06-13-2018, 04:26 PM
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The website for the RADO pads is not working for me, also when attempting to find some from google all the links are not working. Does anyone have another source for those pads? Or an alternative? I'm looking for some entry level track pads with moderate to low dust if possible.
06-13-2018, 10:10 PM
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I just bought Rado pads front & rear along with Girodisc rotors from Craig at World Motorsport - was actually a great guy to deal with. What you wrote above seems contradictory?
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06-14-2018, 01:09 AM
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Do you have the part number for front and back? Really tired of the brake dust and some squealing on the OEM pads. Or the link to purchase them.
06-14-2018, 02:34 AM
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The product was great, but the buying experience was not so much for me with Craig. I don't want to get into the specifics of it, but a bad experience for me. If you read some of my responds, I'm recommending people to buy the Rado pads.
06-14-2018, 07:20 AM
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Rears: http://www.world-motorsports.com/rad...ake-pads.html#
I had to bed my pads in hard i.e., some smoking at front brakes when slowing down after 7 of 10 cycles. First bedding-in run I wasn't braking hard enough and guess I glazed the pads so they squealed on me. You have to find a safe spot where you can get the car up to at least 60-70mph and down to about 10mph WITHOUT coming to a stop, at least 8 times...and then plenty of open road to cool them off in order to get the desired transfer layer of brake pad material onto the rotor. That process is what stops the squealing provided the pads are installed in the calipers correctly.
My OEM pads lasted almost 50k miles and had plenty left on them. So if the Rados wear even longer like they're supposed to I won't need to change them for a good long time. I think the Girodisc rotors are harder than the OEMs too, so the pads shouldn't eat them away too much. Bottom line is these are serious street pads.
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06-20-2018, 09:49 PM
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I ordered the Rado pads. Car has 25k miles. Can I replace just the pads or do rotors need to be replaced too. Some people on here say they changed rotors at 30k. Is this necessary? I would rather change pads only since car has 25k
06-21-2018, 12:33 PM
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When I got my 2012 CPO it had 25k miles and the dealer had just changed the pads front & rear as part of the certification checklist. Rotors were not changed. But dealers always tell you that pads & rotors require changing at the same time...when it's not on their dime.
As long as the rotors are in good shape i.e., no deep grooves or warping and above the min. thickness, no reason they can't be used w/ new pads.
As long as the rotors are in good shape i.e., no deep grooves or warping and above the min. thickness, no reason they can't be used w/ new pads.
06-21-2018, 12:35 PM
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