EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads any good?
I have EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads on my Ex, they look new (5k miles) but they squeal too much for my taste. They grab nicely and have no grinding noises is this normal for these pads?
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
(Post 13581169)
I have EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads on my Ex, they look new (5k miles) but they squeal too much for my taste. They grab nicely and have no grinding noises is this normal for these pads?
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Originally Posted by EXv10
(Post 13581620)
Put stock ones in then.
Looks like I will do that to this EX. |
Michael, SkySkiJason is running those pads. Send him a PM.
Stewart |
Originally Posted by Stewart_H
(Post 13581920)
Michael, SkySkiJason is running those pads. Send him a PM.
Stewart |
Originally Posted by LivingLarge
(Post 13581928)
Will do, thanks Stewart
EBC pads are very good for what the intention is ...stopping. Having said that they always seem to carry some PITA issue..no matter green stuff, red stuff, etc etc.. some are just the filthiest pads you have ever seen made but they stop great. Some are the most annoying sounding pads ever created and again they stop great. I can tell you one pad that I can confirm does neither...squeal or make your wheels filthy with dust....Akebono brake pads are superb. Yes there are pads that stop faster/firmer...but if you drive with sense in mind they work great. Last a very long time and will never talk to you. Good luck...and they too are made in the USA |
I have them on the front of my Ex for probably 40k, I really like them and have had no noises at all. They stop well and I think the dust is much less as well. I would use them again.
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Squealing is caused by rapidly grabbing and letting go of an object (or striking it) much like a violin bow does but the object also needs to lend itself to vibrating (like the bell shaped rotor) and aggressive pads are more grabby but the material on the backs of the pads attempt to nullify this. Maybe you could try adding some brake grease to the pad backs also to further nullify the vibrations.
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Originally Posted by EXv10
(Post 13583364)
Squealing is caused by rapidly grabbing and letting go of an object (or striking it) much like a violin bow does but the object also needs to lend itself to vibrating (like the bell shaped rotor) and aggressive pads are more grabby but the material on the backs of the pads attempt to nullify this. Maybe you could try adding some brake grease to the pad backs also to further nullify the vibrations.
I guess I'll try the brake grease and see what happens, but if it doesn't change I will probably go back to OEM. |
Let us know if it worked. I would say change the anti-friction material on the backs but they are riveted on. You might want to hit the faces with an orbital sander while you are at it.
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Decided to change them out, probably do next month when I go in for an oil change.
Going with Ford rotors and ford brown box pads. I can't get rid of the occasional squeak not worth the time and effort. |
II don't have green stuff, I have the yellow stuff. Stopping is great, dusting is more than OEM, and squealing is gone after the first couple thousand miles. I never minded squealing brakes. To me it is a sign they are working. I guess I'm too old school on that.
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Originally Posted by housedad
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II don't have green stuff, I have the yellow stuff. Stopping is great, dusting is more than OEM, and squealing is gone after the first couple thousand miles. I never minded squealing brakes. To me it is a sign they are working. I guess I'm too old school on that.
No big deal, sticking to what's worked for me in the past. |
I think the squealing sounds I thought were these pads may have been the beginning of my hub assembly going bad. I have not heard any noises or squealing since the hub assembly change. I feel pretty stupid not being able to distinguish the difference. Oh well
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
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I think the squealing sounds I thought were these pads may have been the beginning of my hub assembly going bad. I have not heard any noises or squealing since the hub assembly change. I feel pretty stupid not being able to distinguish the difference. Oh well
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Originally Posted by EXv10
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Squealing is caused by rapidly grabbing and letting go of an object (or striking it) much like a violin bow does but the object also needs to lend itself to vibrating .
I just had my first music lesson since 1975.:-drink |
I've run the EBC Greenstuff Pads and EBC Rotors for a couple years and love them. I'll admit that the more expensive Greenstuff Pads (there are 2 levels of Greenstuff) are significantly better.
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Use ebc pads and rotors in three different trucks and like them.
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I dont have EBC brake parts however I did apply the CRC disc brake quiet to the pads when replaced and greased the slide pins adequately with no noise issues.
Glad you figured out it was the hub assembly though. :-drink |
After talking with many other brake users I went with these; MOTORCRAFT BRSD756 (front)from Rock auto and the same line for theh rear.
Everyone who used/uses them said they were pleased, while with various other brands the opinions were all over the place. Motorcraft brakes seem to be what the EMT guys use on their trucks as well. I kinda like the OEM stuff, maybe not the best choice but middle of the road with proven reliability. |
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