Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - EBC Brakes

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Tue 28 Apr 2009 13:57
EBC Brakes - Marc
Looking to source a new set of front pads and discs for our Galaxy. I seem to have a choice of Ford/Motorcraft, Mintex or EBC.

I've heard of EBC but never used them before. Are they a good brand?

Comments please.

Thanks.
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Tue 28 Apr 2009 14:49
EBC Brakes - Dynamic Dave
I've heard of EBC but never used them before. Are they a good brand?


In short, yes. Been around for several years now.

www.ebcbrakes.com

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Tue 28 Apr 2009 15:34
EBC Brakes - DP
Good kit. My ZZR600 is currently wearing EBC HH sintered pads and they work well. Used EBC pads and discs on various cars with good results.
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Tue 28 Apr 2009 17:29
EBC Brakes - Paul G1pdc
used them on my 1.8 escort and puma, and now on the v40 volvo.
got some on my GT mountain bike!!! yep really...
apart from the push bike one of the things thats really good is the low amount of brake dust generated.
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make sure you get the right type. ie "green stuff" for normal road use.
or "black stuff" again a direct replacement...
red stuff pads are often for high performance cars and owners who like taking part in track days, as they have a higher operating temp, this is offset by having not such a good stopping power from cold.
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have fun
Paul.
also used the ebc "turbo groove discs" these are anodised so they don't rust on the hub which again is nice when mounted on a car with alloy wheels.

Edited by Paul G1pdc on 28/04/2009 at 17:30

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Tue 28 Apr 2009 22:07
EBC Brakes - Hamsafar
I would be embarrassed to ask for "green stuff" and have painted green pads showing through my wheels, but I have heard they are good with very little dust.
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Wed 29 Apr 2009 17:47
EBC Brakes - Carrow
The EBC rep who visits us recommends Green Stuff up to 180bhp, and Red Stuff for road cars higher than that. The Green Stuff is brilliant for keeping the dust down.
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Wed 29 Apr 2009 18:47
EBC Brakes - Marc
Thanks for all the replies - will be ordering the EBC brakes.
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Wed 29 Apr 2009 18:59
EBC Brakes - Andy P
Don't order Green Stuff brake pads - the compound is harder than normal pads and wears the disc faster. Get the original quality ones (they're also considerably cheaper).
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Wed 29 Apr 2009 20:14
EBC Brakes - Marc
"Don't order Green Stuff brake pads - the compound is harder than normal pads and wears the disc faster. Get the original quality ones (they're also considerably cheaper)"

That's what I'm going for - the 'black' OE ones
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Thu 30 Apr 2009 10:05
EBC Brakes - Carrow
You get less brake fade with Green pads & we have had issues with noise on the black stuff, which is why we switched to TMD (Mintex).
SQ

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/04/2009 at 11:20

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