I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Brake Pads
Hi everyone,
I am going to be changing out the discs and pads on my car in the next couple of weeks.
I’ve decided to go with EBC standard discs, but I am still unsure of what pads to go for.
I’ve narrowed it down to EBC Yellowstuff or Roddisons pads. I don’t track the car and it is used a daily driver along with some spirited weekend B road driving.
Which of these pads would be better suited to my needs? Has anyone had any experience using either of these?
Any other recommendations also welcome!
I use APEC pads and discs from the local motor factor. Perfectly adequate for normal driving. I am light on my brakes apart from approaching A road roundabouts where I am a late braker
Despite rigorously bedding them in, my Roddison’s pads squeal horribly, so despite the fact they work very well, I can’t recommend them for the road. Not sure what I’ll go for next either, but unless my next track day clears the squeal, they’re coming out.
The Mazda MX-5 brakes have done 34,000 so far and still not ready for replacement, so it will be the same again
The ‘ordinary’ cars get Pagid / Textar / TRW / Bosch, something with a recognisable name. General use pads for general use, with a reliable brand attached.
Hi i am on my 3rd mx5 now mine is my daily i use either pagid , bosch or brembo depending on what deal/ discount is about at the time so unless doing track etc i find these brands fab good quality
I put plain but anti rust coated discs (borg and beck I think) and I went to EBC ultimax pads all around (about £137 for all discs and pads last year). I have been very happy with this set up for spirited driving and no track days.
I once had 2 MR2s at the same time, one had ultimax pads on and the other yellowstuff. The only difference I remember was to my wallet!
These are light cars and work fine with this basic set up, certainly for me as I try not to brake much. I wouldnt rush to spend a lot more unless you find a problem for you.
(If you are going for EBC, compare the club discount for direct purchases to the ebay deals that often come up for the best price).