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Old 02-25-2004, 07:46 AM
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Default I aggree... EBC Green Stuff SUCKS!

I just put them on the front and back of my car last week. I dont like the pedal feel at all and I really didnt notice any better braking. I liked the stockers much better. OH Well.. Live and learn. Now I have to wait untill the EBC's wear down. I am not willing to throw out a set of pads that cost me $125 a week after I put them on!!
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Default my GF has porterfield on her z3, they squeal like hell. annoying. yes we used the anti-squeal goop.

they do feel good though, and dust less than stock.
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Default better pad.. try HAWK HPS, better in the rain.

if you want a real mean pad, step up to Hawk HP+.
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Default Had Pagids before, repl. w/ PBR Ceramic. Both fine

No squeal and good braking in this joyous winter weather. Pagids re dust far better than OE; can't tell with the PBR due to weather.
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Hopefully others won't waste the $$$ on EBC like we did...
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I assume you know what it means ?
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Default Aggressive pads tend to eat rotors, dust, and squeel - esp when cold. Must use shims and goop!

They work great though!
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Default Ganz klar

obwohl ich glaube, viele der eingebildet Jungen hier haben keine Idee
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Default Re: Brake pads? Everyone says Minex but....

If you drive the car a lot, you won't be happy with Mintex pads. They are terrible in the rain. You're much better off with the Hawk HPS pads. I've also heard good things about Pagid pads, but haven't used them myself.

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