Brake Pads

[stephenc]

The original new pads on my IS200 are coming to their end. Just like to know if it's worth while changing these pads for aftermarket brands. How much improved braking do these offer using the standard discs.

Anything I need to look out for when going aftermarket?

Thanks.

[GRiM]

Hi stephenc,

First thing I noticed when I changed my standard pads to EBC Greenstuff pads, was the brake dust build up.

Or rather the lack of it!! B)

You really don't appreciate just how much brake dust the standard pads build up, until you change them for one's that hardly give off any. :D

Wheel washing is no longer a twice a week occurrence!!

You can check out more about EBC Greenstuff in Oz, here

I, and may other LOC members, I'm sure, would thoroughly recommend them.

Not only do they reduce dust build up, but they offer greater stopping power, and much less brake fade.

[Zee007]

I'd agree - getting mine donw in a couple of weeks.... heard good things about Greenstuff...

[simonskippy]

I'd also add my praises about Greenstuff pads, i've gone the whole hog and had the EBC Turbo groove front disks put on with EBC greenstuff pads front and back, the stopping power is awesome and the lack of brakedust is amazing, I actually get more brake dust of the rears than the fronts now!!

[Rodders_UK]

I did the same as you Si, about a year ago. A word of warning though - watch the wear on the rear pads. The EBC pads seems to wear really quickly without EBC discs - my rear pads only lasted about 10,000 miles and it cost me a pair of discs when I hit a rivet.

[stephenc]

Thanks, I've read alot about the Greenstuff pads. I'm searching around to see what's available and are most suitable with the standard discs.

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

I've got greenstuff pads front and rear. The dust is greatly reduced on the front but is actually worse on the rears with greenstuff pads fitted. I would fit greenstuff pads to the front only. Next time the wheels are off, the original pads are going back on the rear.

[Bobski]

Can any of you tell me the part number of the greenstuff pads?

They do 2 types, so im a bit confused which to order. :duh:

[GRiM]

Front's = DP21223

Rear's = DP21224

[Bobski]

Thanks Grim....

[TRD328]

im using TRD pads and brake lines.. Much better stopping power.

[BruNo]

ive worn out my front pads in only 14,000kilometers! but my rear pads are near new condition. is that Normal???? got stock pads from a friend for only US$35. is that a steal?

[imi]

well, as one of my front discs is a little wapped, i orderded some EBC Slotted Grooved brake discs - Front and EBC Greenstuff Pads - Front Monday and i picked them up yesterday got them pretty cheap too, going to get them fitted after work, (might do them myself)...

Have any of you who have changed your front discs know whether the bearings are attached to the discs??

It just got mentioned in a conversation with someone yesterday

[GRiM]

Straight forward job changing discs.

Whip off the wheel amd remove the two nuts at the back of the caliper. (NOT EASY mine were very tight.)

Disc slides off.

BTW can you PM me and let me know where and how much you paid for your EBC stuff?

[Zee007]

Well - greenstuff pads on and a noticable difference in lack of brakedust....... well happy. :D

Next? Grooved discs........

[stephenc]

I'm purchasing a set of EBC Greenstuff tomorrow. Hopefully, fitting will not be any different to other cars I've changed <_<

[Liam Dewhurst]

ok lads whats the price of them

[GRiM]

Have patience Liam,

There's a Group Buy coming up on EBC stuff........

[Zee007]

Have patience Liam,

There's a Group Buy coming up on EBC stuff........

Including the grooved discs Gord.........?

[GRiM]

Which part of "EBC" don't you understand? :duh:

If EBC make it, it'll be part of the GB B)

Yes EBC Rotors too..

[Zee007]

Which part of "EBC" don't you understand?  :duh:

If EBC make it, it'll be part of the GB  B)

Yes EBC Rotors too..

- thanks gord..............

[stephenc]

I guess GBs don't apply to those outside of UK :(

[stephenc]

BTW, I purchased a set of Green Stuff for AUD$219.

[GRiM]

sorry stephenc,

Nothing I can do...

[Scorpion]

Grim, i'm thinking of doing the EBC bit soon but you say

the group buys coming up :D is it soon,shall i wait

can you give a rough estimate on how long

Pete :D