Front pads

B9 KLF · 3-18-03, 19:39

Sorry to be pain but I cannot locate a thread to explain performance pads for the front for my J-spec.
There are various references to "green stuff" but who makes it and any advice on suppliers.
I am running out of time since the front pads are low now
Thanks

Keith

**mx6-uk** · 3-19-03, 3:11

EBC green stuff pads. They are EXCELLENT.

You can get them from Deamon tweeks and larkspeed etc.
Even Halfords motorworld etc.

**BeDlaM** · 3-19-03, 3:14

http://www.mx6.com/boardnew/showthre...ht=green+stuff

there you go

Andy

**Blue 6** · 3-19-03, 3:15

Keith
I changed mine in the summer from the standard dealership stuff to th EBC green stuff (changed discs as well ) and it made a real difference.
I found mine at Demon tweeks code (EBCDP2971) at a cost of £35.88 +VAT+ DELIVERY.
I dont think they are listed in the catologue but just phone them up and ask. My 6 is a 1996 uk spec , but i don't think theres a difference

**G-Force** · 3-19-03, 3:57

Ive posted this b4 but here goes again.....

SpareHQ are the cheapest i can find for EBC GS pads - £29 +vat +del = £38.79 all in.

Ive not used the yet - am about to order some though - einstien has used them i think and was impressed.

Regards

G

**cruisemad** · 3-19-03, 4:08

EBC Greens are the way to go but dont goto Demon Thieves

**Ian** · 3-19-03, 4:11

aren't there other colours too, i seem to remember something about red stuff; anybody ever tried them?

ps nice to see your all in work early and using your time wisely!!

**G-Force** · 3-19-03, 4:19

Ian your right there are other colours - Red and urm another one - there basically for competition use, not everyday driving - so green are the way to go.

As for using time wisely - hec yes - were contributing to the better good

Have a good day ya all

G

uk-mx6 · 3-19-03, 4:24

Agreed G

Start the day as you mean to go on.

**cruisemad** · 3-19-03, 4:44

Ive been told to take things easy so I am.

BTW Are the others available for are cars???

Wychfire · 3-19-03, 9:34

I've been wondering about those Green Stuff pads too - just Googled these links and now I'm wondering even more - anyone on here found them wearing out real quick?

http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/i...T&f=61&t=2649&
http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/i...T&f=61&t=2442&

Also does anyone have experience of Rossini drilled and grooved disks? Or got any recommendations / comments on other makes? What sort of price did you pay for yours?

**cruisemad** · 3-19-03, 9:47

I had standard disks and pads on my 6 when i got it and the first time replaced them with standard pads. They seemed to last a little longer than my geen stuff pads although the braking effieciency is much improved. I also have ebc Spot drilled and grooved disks which also help. The only thing I will say is I noticed standard pads will wear down disks and the green stuff seem to be a lot nicer to the disk.

Its a question of performance over cost. Personally I think it will probably even itself out as I shouldnt need to replace my disks as often.

**Ian** · 3-19-03, 9:58

I may be talking rubbish but I heard that the grooved are a better option as the drilled ones end up with a temperature difference on the face due to the air passing through the holes and these causing problems for the disc. Patches of temperature differences across the face of a piece metal doesn’t do it any good.

Like I said it’s just something I heard and if I’m not mistaken it came from a Subaru fan.

**cruisemad** · 3-19-03, 10:17

The EBC disks are spot drilled. Cant remember the reason why. Grooved disks certainly help braking, especially when you need to stop suddenly.

**G-Force** · 3-19-03, 11:36

My ( limited ) understanding is, Slotted, Spotted and Drilled are all to help with the cooling of the disc surface - Brakes will "fade" if the disc gets too hot. The Pad is ( mainly ) responsible for the stopping performance based on its compund ( too techy for me ) ie how well it grabs the disc. The EBCs are now on Version 4 due to earlier ones having issues with wear rates and heat dissapation - but are now highly regarded as the favoured option for those wishing for a simple upgrade.

As for drilled discs not being good - ill disagree but only for the fact that ALL of the motorbikes i had, had drilled discs and never had any issue with them. Any variation on a flat disc is likley to wear the pads at a slightly higher rate but hey the wont fade under extreme use like flat discs can.

Hope that nice and easy to understand - its only my understanding but it should be along the right lines.

Regards

G