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[EBC Brakes UK]

We wish to gain the thoughts of forum users with regards to any EBC Brakes products you have used. Whether the feedback is positive or negative, We want to hear from you.... No sales or advertising in the forums, just assistance.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Good morning from across the pond. I have no experience with EBC products.

 

[Falcon_LS]

'99 Ford Explorer
Front Rotors: GD7084
Rear Rotors: GD7049
Front Pads: UD652
Rear Pads: UD667

The Good:
Noticeable difference in braking right off the bat, no vibration or noise issues. Doesn't dust wheels as much as OE pads

The Bad:
Build up of surface rust on rotor vents, noticeable after 2,600 miles. Vehicle operates in a dry environment, only moisture is sees is weekly washes of undercarriage and body. No impact on performance, but certainly an eyesore when the wheels are off.

'00 Mitsubishi Pajero
Front Pads: DP4954R
Rear Pads: DP6958

The Good:
Noticeable difference in braking.

The Bad:
Can squeal a bit, dusts more than OE pads but there is a payoff between that and better braking. Also, not much choice in rotors for this application; ended up going with DBA rotors instead.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
Front Pads: UD748
Rear Pads: UD690

The Good:
Perfect alternative to OE pad, noticeable difference in braking and less brake fade in comparison to OE. Dusts noticeably less than OE pads.

The Bad:
Tendency to squeal in stop and go traffic in high heat conditions.

Front Pads: DP31615C
Rear Pads: DP31615C

The Good:
Definitely a step above the Ultimax2 range; better braking, dusts about the same.

The Bad:
Doesn't last as long as the Ultimate2 under the same driving conditions, but there is obviously a trade off.

2005 GMC Envoy
Front Rotors: GD7212
Rear Rotors: GD7213
Front Pads: UD882
Rear Pads: UD883

Same good and bad as the Ford Explorer; including the rust issue with the rotor vents.

 

[GR_CoB]

We wish to gain the thoughts of forum users with regards to any EBC Brakes products you have used. Whether the feedback is positive or negative, We want to hear from you.... No sales or advertising in the forums, just assistance.

Sorry, do not have any experience, but really want to try out EBC brakes. Very confused with the choices though... Had many people tell me that EBC brakes are either too dusty, or too noisy (squeal). I am trying to find something that would work for a daily driver, that occasionally (about 20 times per year) has fully loaded mountain trips (Blue Ridge Mountains in NC). That criteria is applied to a few vehicles though, so if it is possible to find a list of BRAKE TYPE vs PROs/CONs of each type, then that'd be greatly appreciated.

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

Good morning from across the pond. I have no experience with EBC products.

Good Morning, Hopefully that might change for you in the future?

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

Sorry, do not have any experience, but really want to try out EBC brakes. Very confused with the choices though... Had many people tell me that EBC brakes are either too dusty, or too noisy (squeal). I am trying to find something that would work for a daily driver, that occasionally (about 20 times per year) has fully loaded mountain trips (Blue Ridge Mountains in NC). That criteria is applied to a few vehicles though, so if it is possible to find a list of BRAKE TYPE vs PROs/CONs of each type, then that'd be greatly appreciated.

Sorry, do not have any experience, but really want to try out EBC brakes. Very confused with the choices though... Had many people tell me that EBC brakes are either too dusty, or too noisy (squeal). I am trying to find something that would work for a daily driver, that occasionally (about 20 times per year) has fully loaded mountain trips (Blue Ridge Mountains in NC). That criteria is applied to a few vehicles though, so if it is possible to find a list of BRAKE TYPE vs PROs/CONs of each type, then that'd be greatly appreciated.

Hi, You can always use our direct website to read about the pad types available for your specific vehicle and usage, does this help?https://perfectbrakes.com/

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

'99 Ford Explorer
Front Rotors: GD7084
Rear Rotors: GD7049
Front Pads: UD652
Rear Pads: UD667

The Good:
Noticeable difference in braking right off the bat, no vibration or noise issues. Doesn't dust wheels as much as OE pads

The Bad:
Build up of surface rust on rotor vents, noticeable after 2,600 miles. Vehicle operates in a dry environment, only moisture is sees is weekly washes of undercarriage and body. No impact on performance, but certainly an eyesore when the wheels are off.

'00 Mitsubishi Pajero
Front Pads: DP4954R
Rear Pads: DP6958

The Good:
Noticeable difference in braking.

The Bad:
Can squeal a bit, dusts more than OE pads but there is a payoff between that and better braking. Also, not much choice in rotors for this application; ended up going with DBA rotors instead.

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
Front Pads: UD748
Rear Pads: UD690

The Good:
Perfect alternative to OE pad, noticeable difference in braking and less brake fade in comparison to OE. Dusts noticeably less than OE pads.

The Bad:
Tendency to squeal in stop and go traffic in high heat conditions.

Front Pads: DP31615C
Rear Pads: DP31615C

The Good:
Definitely a step above the Ultimax2 range; better braking, dusts about the same.

The Bad:
Doesn't last as long as the Ultimate2 under the same driving conditions, but there is obviously a trade off.

2005 GMC Envoy
Front Rotors: GD7212
Rear Rotors: GD7213
Front Pads: UD882
Rear Pads: UD883

Same good and bad as the Ford Explorer; including the rust issue with the rotor vents.

Wow, Thank you, this is just the sort of feedback We hope to receive, not everything can be 100% positive and that is what We want to be able to rectify. You seem to have used a wide variety of parts and I would like to thank you for your continued custom.

 

[wings&wheels]

1974 Triumph TR6

EBC Greenstuff 2000 installed on turned OE rotors.

I would recommend them, much better initial bite when cold as compared to the OE(!) pads (car only had ~40K miles since new when I did the brake overhaul). Occasional very slight noise on the first one or two stops, but nothing after that. Dust is not really noticeably, but these wheels dont seem to collect dust regardless of pad.

Yes, I would recommend EBC pads.

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

Fantastic, thanks for leaving positive comments, this is just what We want to hear.

 

[benjy]

good stuff on my motorcycles as well as my frontier pickup. various pad choices + better rotors cast in UK NOT CHINA like most!!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I like when manufacturers visit the forums

I do have experience with EBC pads, the Ultimax "Blackstuff" pads on a 4th gen Maxima. I don't have the car anymore, but they were good pads. Dust, I was unable to determine how much they dust because my wheels were so dirty you wouldn't even notice the difference.

The next time I need pads on my new car, the same EBC pads are definitely on my list. However, now I have drums in the rear (before I had 4-wheel disc brakes). Unfortunately, EBC doesn't seem to make any drums or shoes

The Redstuff seems to be your most popular pad, but how are they when cold? They would need to have good cold performance in temperatures ranging from 0-100 F. The Redstuff interests me since they are ceramic and possibly dust less than the Ultimax. How would Redstuff pads be with drums/shoes in the rear?

 

[CKN]

With all due respect to the manufacturer I see a lot of mixed reviews for EBC pads. Several things come in to play with this observation-
1) Were the right (type) pads ordered to begin with?
2) Were they "seated in" correctly?
3) Cold weather vs. warm weather performance?
4) Some EBC pads are supposed to be hard on rotors

5) Are they superior enough that when the moon and the stars align and the right pads are picked for the driving conditions, weather, vehicle, etc., to justify the premium prices?


I don't know..................

I do know OEM pads for my Silverado can last 80,000 miles or more. Some have used a type of EBC pads and have noticed better stopping...so there is that.

 

[71Chevyguy]

I have used some of the products and was VERY pleased with them. I had a set of the Ultimax2 brake pads on my Buick LeSabre with Brembo slotted rotors. They didn't last quite as long as I thought they would and REALLY dusted up the wheels quite badly. But that is the tradeoff for braking performance as far as i'm concerned. Let's face it, a Buick LeSabre doesn't stop very well with small brakes up front and drums in the rear. Well, with this setup my Buick stopped VERY well. So, to me it was worth the dusty wheels to feel safer and more confident driving that car.

Also have a Supercharged Buick Regal GS that just got Brembo slotted rotors all around and Ultimax2 pads. The brake response is immediate, progressive and if pushed harder feels like someone threw out a boat anchor. What more could you ask for?

I have redstuff pads all around on a 98 Jetta as well but got it with those pads so I can't compare to other brake pads on that one. It also does dirty the wheels a bit but again, stops very well so no complaints from me.

All in all, very pleased with your products and recommend them to anyone that asks me about recommendations. I have used them on my cars and have no complaints. Will buy again!

 

[earlyre]

only heard good stuff about the brand, but never had the experience of using them.
also, the last 3 vehicles i've owned, when i try to look up parts, usually @ shopebcbrakes.com, it only comes up with fitments for the front wheels... never for the rears...
said vehicles:
1) 2005 Dodge neon SXT
2) 2009 Mercury Sable Premier
3) 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL

now, granted the neon had rear drums, but, the other 2 are 4 wheel disc.
and the C-max (as I'm sure you know) is a Ford Europe design, same platform as the Transit Connect, Kuga, and Focus (they sell lots of 'em in the UK, granted not equipped as a hybrid, but still)

anyway, that's all from me, Cheers.

 

[JHZR2]

I don’t have experience, but would like experience, and would consider your products. Like someone else said, there can be confusion with your lines. I recall the last time I looked, for a BMW, there were mixed insights regarding how “grippy” your brakes were (green ones, IIRC) when starting out cold, versus hot, and how dusty they were, or weren’t. I’m not concerned by dust, but do want max performance in routine driving... not just when the pads are heated up from “performance” driving.

Would love to learn more and consider them in the future.

 

[Gimpy1]

Never tried them but I think I may do rotor and pads on my Optima. My GTO has Dba australia rotors and carbotech 1351 pads but its not a daily driver. I've always heard good things about them and looking at the fitment guide I see EBC does make them for my car with the electric parking brake.

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

good stuff on my motorcycles as well as my frontier pickup. various pad choices + better rotors cast in UK NOT CHINA like most!!

Thanks for the positive feedback and for supporting our UK brand.

 

[RamFan]

I’ve heard of EBC quite a bit online, but have never had first hand experience nor met someone with first hand experience.

I’ve been researching a lot on replacement brakes for the Giulia and EBC is on the short list. I think Yellowstuff is what I’m leaning towards.

BUT, I’ve heard a lot of conflicting experience for these pads for daily use and in cold temps. Chief concerns are noise in standard traffic and grip when cold. Where I live the yearly temperature spread is -10*F to 95*F, a pad that will perform in the colder months is a must.

 

[Motu]

I've never used EBC on a car, but have used them on motorcycles for many years. Never had a problem.

 

[EBC Brakes UK]

I’ve heard of EBC quite a bit online, but have never had first hand experience nor met someone with first hand experience.

I’ve been researching a lot on replacement brakes for the Giulia and EBC is on the short list. I think Yellowstuff is what I’m leaning towards.

BUT, I’ve heard a lot of conflicting experience for these pads for daily use and in cold temps. Chief concerns are noise in standard traffic and grip when cold. Where I live the yearly temperature spread is -10*F to 95*F, a pad that will perform in the colder months is a must.

Thanks for your feedback. Do you just use your car for general road use?