EBC Brake pads

Ripper323 · 08-12-2005, 12:15 PM

My brake pads are finally ready to be replaced (squeak squeak) and I've been trying to find someone who stocks, or can get EBC pads. Does anyone else down here in sunny melbourne run EBC pads and if so where did you buy them and how much were they for a front set?
Or can anyone suggest a suitable replacement pad that will perform as well as the green stuff pads.

chicaboo · 08-12-2005, 12:38 PM

Can only get EBC Green stuff for the front. Ferodo DS 2500 are the shiznit at $180/pr+, but don't leave much change for a short shifter.

As to where to get? Farks me

Ripper323 · 08-12-2005, 12:51 PM

ROFL Chic
When I bought my green stuff's last time in Darwin they were only $130 ish, now Repco here said $199 plus freight! Thats a big difference.

Rupewrecht · 08-12-2005, 12:54 PM

I'm think i'm going to try some RaceBrakes pads this time (when i eventually put my new pads on). Either some Comp2s or the RB-74s

Dutchy · 08-12-2005, 01:12 PM

i just put some Bendix Ultimate pads on mine, bout $160 for the front, last week.

They are just bedding in nicely now and stuff me to they bite or what!!!

...Ive got the set for the back waiting to go on too!!

Jeremy

Nate · 08-12-2005, 01:22 PM

i had frodo's last time cause the ultimates were sold out, they were ****, not getting them again. the lucas as unreal tho ... BITE BITE BITE

Ripper323 · 08-12-2005, 01:22 PM

Oh and another question, can you machine slotted rotors? The guy at Repco seemed to think they couldn't and they had to be ground down on say a milling machine or something similar.

Rupewrecht · 08-12-2005, 01:34 PM

i wasn't *that* impressed by the Lucas ones...they alwasy seemed a bit biteless, but i don't think i ever had them fade one me. Dirty things though.

arden · 08-12-2005, 01:50 PM

i got ebc green stuff front and rear...$235 from u.s
turfburn from msprotege.com

chicaboo · 08-12-2005, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabrelli

i got ebc green stuff front and rear...$235 from u.s
turfburn from msprotege.com

He's got a 1.8 tho, so no rears listed by EBC. I guess he could take the gamble the the brake pads from the 2.0 are the same and will fit?

woofy · 08-12-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabrelli

i got ebc green stuff front and rear...$235 from u.s
turfburn from msprotege.com

$235 Australian? I'm still wondering when our brake pads need doing....we got the car at 28k so doubt they were done already and its up to 60k..but they are still fine..and no warning sounds..and the mechanics haven't said boo. But knowing the way penfold mazda work..they don't tell you stuff like that as they know you will get them done elsewhere, so they tend to ring up and say we can't let that car leave here with those....(insert whatever they are trying to make money on), and when you say yeah I know I've got it booked in for later this week, tehy say they will write unroadworthy/unsafe in their service details. (The thing they last pulled me on, was not worn as much as they made out at all, I had checked it repeatedly!)

Ian · 09-12-2005, 05:55 AM

I put on lucas when I fitted my DBA rotors.

They bight real good, but for some reason, my breaks squeak now. I rang ABS and they said she'll be right mate, its just vibrations :S

arden · 09-12-2005, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woofy

$235 Australian?

yeh aud. my rears havent got much left , ive done 53000km now...the dash brake light comes on when i take corners too hard so its time to change soon

Ripper323 · 09-12-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabrelli

yeh aud. my rears havent got much left , ive done 53000km now...the dash brake light comes on when i take corners too hard so its time to change soon

When that light comes on it means that your brake fluid is low.

Aaron · 09-12-2005, 04:01 PM

A lot of people are saying good stuff about QFM pads - apparently cheap and good. Made up in Qld ...

A.

arden · 09-12-2005, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripper323

When that light comes on it means that your brake fluid is low.

thats right, but if u go top it up, and then replace the pads. the fluid is gonna overflow.

chipa · 09-12-2005, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabrelli

thats right, but if u go top it up, and then replace the pads. the fluid is gonna overflow.

And you then use a syringe to draw some out if you need to.

Dutchy · 10-12-2005, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipa

And you then use a syringe to draw some out if you need to.

When the pads get changed, 99% of the time at a guess the whole caliper comes off the car. Which means the brake lines get disconnected!

thus some fluid will leak out and the reservoir will need topping up in the end.

Jeremy

chipa · 11-12-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchy

When the pads get changed, 99% of the time at a guess the whole caliper comes off the car. Which means the brake lines get disconnected!

thus some fluid will leak out and the reservoir will need topping up in the end.

Jeremy

Ummm, hell no! There is no need to take the calipers off at all, unless you are doing something to an older caliper, such as replacing seals and inspecting piston/bores.

Cosmo Dude · 11-12-2005, 04:57 PM

Agree with Chippa, You would only need to flip the calipers up out of the way not remove them.

I've had the Lucas on all four and they don't 'bite' they are very progressive and predictable with little to no fade. I've replaced the fronts with some cheapies and when I slam the brakes lucas on the rears out brake the cheapies on the front (something you don't wanna see in your rear view mirror).

08-12-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
Ripper323 Carless Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shanty town of Darwin Car: whatever I can borrow Posts: 1,044 View Photos By: Ripper323	EBC Brake pads My brake pads are finally ready to be replaced (squeak squeak) and I've been trying to find someone who stocks, or can get EBC pads. Does anyone else down here in sunny melbourne run EBC pads and if so where did you buy them and how much were they for a front set? Or can anyone suggest a suitable replacement pad that will perform as well as the green stuff pads. __________________ Last edited by Ripper323; 08-12-2005 at 12:23 PM.

08-12-2005, 12:51 PM	#3
Ripper323 Carless Bum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shanty town of Darwin Car: whatever I can borrow Posts: 1,044 View Photos By: Ripper323	ROFL Chic When I bought my green stuff's last time in Darwin they were only $130 ish, now Repco here said $199 plus freight! Thats a big difference. __________________

08-12-2005, 12:54 PM	#4
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	I'm think i'm going to try some RaceBrakes pads this time (when i eventually put my new pads on). Either some Comp2s or the RB-74s __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

08-12-2005, 01:12 PM	#5
Dutchy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ballarat, Vic, Aus Car: BG Astina SP Turbo Posts: 120 View Photos By: Dutchy	i just put some Bendix Ultimate pads on mine, bout $160 for the front, last week. They are just bedding in nicely now and stuff me to they bite or what!!! ...Ive got the set for the back waiting to go on too!! Jeremy __________________ '93 BG SP Turbo

08-12-2005, 01:22 PM	#6
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	i had frodo's last time cause the ultimates were sold out, they were ***, not getting them again. the lucas as unreal tho ... BITE BITE BITE __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!*

08-12-2005, 12:38 PM	#2
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Can only get EBC Green stuff for the front. Ferodo DS 2500 are the shiznit at $180/pr+, but don't leave much change for a short shifter. As to where to get? Farks me

08-12-2005, 01:34 PM	#8
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	i wasn't that impressed by the Lucas ones...they alwasy seemed a bit biteless, but i don't think i ever had them fade one me. Dirty things though. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

08-12-2005, 01:50 PM	#9
arden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Car: Suby Posts: 1,280 View Photos By: arden	i got ebc green stuff front and rear...$235 from u.s turfburn from msprotege.com __________________

09-12-2005, 05:55 AM	#12
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: neither here nor there Car: 1990 R32 GTR Posts: 1,289 View Photos By: Ian	I put on lucas when I fitted my DBA rotors. They bight real good, but for some reason, my breaks squeak now. I rang ABS and they said she'll be right mate, its just vibrations :S __________________ Mah Ride! details

09-12-2005, 04:01 PM	#15
Aaron Stiff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: 1994 Lynx BP-T Posts: 1,198 View Photos By: Aaron	A lot of people are saying good stuff about QFM pads - apparently cheap and good. Made up in Qld ... A. __________________ Current: Stinky the imfamous Lynx

11-12-2005, 04:57 PM	#20
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Agree with Chippa, You would only need to flip the calipers up out of the way not remove them. I've had the Lucas on all four and they don't 'bite' they are very progressive and predictable with little to no fade. I've replaced the fronts with some cheapies and when I slam the brakes lucas on the rears out brake the cheapies on the front (something you don't wanna see in your rear view mirror). __________________ My 'stina Hatch

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