Brakes EBC shopping list, or better alternatives FK2

Brungle · 4th February 2012, 16:11

Car failed its MOT today on front pads, I thought it might... Also got an advisory on the front discs.

Quoted me £202 ex vat to replace both but I said I'd supply my own as I'd prefer to avoid the dusty Honda pads this time.

Garage quoted £60 ex vat for them to fit the discs and pads I supply (that sound about right?), I'd consider doing it myself but weather isn't great this week and want car back in road ASAP really.

I'm trying to keep costs down and have come up with the following:
Pads: EBC Greenstuff DP21901 or EBC Yellowstuff DP41901R about £50
Discs: EBC Turbo Groove GD1367 about £150

which pad do you guys prefer? Are there other options similar price? Same with the discs?

Thanks

robbo51 · 4th February 2012, 16:46

Greenstuff are really good and less than half the dust
A no brainer Rich
Go for them
If you can afford it..Do the whole car

Brungle · 4th February 2012, 17:07

Which discs did you go for?

Brungle · 4th February 2012, 23:27

After much reading I went for EBC turbo groove discs and the Yellowstuff pads.

Chip · 4th February 2012, 23:49

Get some braided hoses and you will be well impressed.

Brungle · 4th February 2012, 23:53

Will do when cash permits!

(thanks for pm)

Brungle · 6th February 2012, 20:28

EBC Brakes Direct have really messed me around now saying the turbo groove discs are not in stock (interestingly stock count on site has increased by 1 since my order!!) they also say EBC themselves have non in stock.
Does anyone know a reliable seller of these? as I need them ASAP as the car is booked in on Saturday!
Thanks

Brungle · 7th February 2012, 11:00

I can't seem to find the Turbo Grooves in stock anywhere... what other discs will work ok with the Yellowstuff pads?

Syx · 7th February 2012, 11:41

Swap out the pads for now and get the MOT done, then change the discs when they're in stock?

Brungle · 7th February 2012, 12:22

wouldnt that be bad for the pads with my existing discs being a bit of a mess?

I've had a long chat with a very helpful guy at Camskill, he spoke to EBC while I was on the phone to him and got a physical warehouse check done and confirmed there were definately no GD1367 available. He explained that all discs in this price range start off as a normal disc and I semi drilled for the dimples etc and essentially started off as a normal disc unlike your typical high end ferrari discs which are cast with the holes in already etc to prevent cracking. (you lot will already know all this I guess) He did say you were paying for the name a bit with EBC and I eventually went for some black finish 8 groove front discs (made by national auto) which he said he himself used with Yellowstuff pads on his own motor (FTO). They were about £50 cheaper so I've gone for them. Apparently they dont show rust like the EBC TG, something which annoys me a lot on the OEM discs.
They sounded decent enough and he said they are made to order but should turn up before the weekend...

Will do a write up on them in a few week.

brake catalogue

Brungle · 8th February 2012, 11:16

wow great service camskill, they got the manufacturer of the discs to ship directly to me and they turned up this morning! loving the black finish I will post some pics up tonight.

griffian · 8th February 2012, 13:20

Cool, look forward to seeing pics of them.

Syx · 8th February 2012, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brungle

wouldnt that be bad for the pads with my existing discs being a bit of a mess?

Can't imagine they'd be that bad as I'd just get a wire brush on the pads before using them on the new disk - or just use some really cheap pads I could toss away!

In any case, glad you got it all sorted and will be interested to see how the new discs turn out! Didn't know they were drilled afterwards rather than cast with the dimples either so learned something new today

Brungle · 8th February 2012, 21:12

pics attached

Chip · 8th February 2012, 22:46

They should do the job.

coste1l · 8th February 2012, 22:49

like them!

sent from my phone

griffian · 10th February 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brungle

pics attached

Nice,

How much did you pay for them mate? Mind me asking?

They are a bit like the mtec black coated ones I have.

Brungle · 10th February 2012, 14:12

£100 inc vat, I think thats more than the mtec? It was a bit rushed last minute and I was assured they work well with yellowstuff pads so I just ordered them.

Brungle · 14th February 2012, 19:15

had them fit yesterday they look really good, still bedding the pads in but so far so good.

How much were the mtec blacks? I'm looking at options for the rears now!

Brungle · 3rd March 2012, 12:00

Not black anymore

4th February 2012, 16:11	#1 (permalink)
Brungle living the dream Car: 2006 1.8 EX, Milano Join Date: 9th April 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 649 Thanks given: 146 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (3)	EBC shopping list, or better alternatives FK2 Car failed its MOT today on front pads, I thought it might... Also got an advisory on the front discs. Quoted me £202 ex vat to replace both but I said I'd supply my own as I'd prefer to avoid the dusty Honda pads this time. Garage quoted £60 ex vat for them to fit the discs and pads I supply (that sound about right?), I'd consider doing it myself but weather isn't great this week and want car back in road ASAP really. I'm trying to keep costs down and have come up with the following: Pads: EBC Greenstuff DP21901 or EBC Yellowstuff DP41901R about £50 Discs: EBC Turbo Groove GD1367 about £150 which pad do you guys prefer? Are there other options similar price? Same with the discs? Thanks

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Brungle living the dream Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 EX, Milano Join Date: 9th April 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 649 Thanks given: 146 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (3)	EBC Brakes Direct have really messed me around now saying the turbo groove discs are not in stock (interestingly stock count on site has increased by 1 since my order!!) they also say EBC themselves have non in stock. Does anyone know a reliable seller of these? as I need them ASAP as the car is booked in on Saturday! Thanks

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Brungle living the dream Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 EX, Milano Join Date: 9th April 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 649 Thanks given: 146 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (3)	I can't seem to find the Turbo Grooves in stock anywhere... what other discs will work ok with the Yellowstuff pads?

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Syx Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 CTS Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 2,301 Thanks given: 174 Thanked 285 Times in 271 Posts iTrader: (5)	Swap out the pads for now and get the MOT done, then change the discs when they're in stock?

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Brungle living the dream Thread starter Car: 2006 1.8 EX, Milano Join Date: 9th April 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 649 Thanks given: 146 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (3)	wouldnt that be bad for the pads with my existing discs being a bit of a mess? I've had a long chat with a very helpful guy at Camskill, he spoke to EBC while I was on the phone to him and got a physical warehouse check done and confirmed there were definately no GD1367 available. He explained that all discs in this price range start off as a normal disc and I semi drilled for the dimples etc and essentially started off as a normal disc unlike your typical high end ferrari discs which are cast with the holes in already etc to prevent cracking. (you lot will already know all this I guess) He did say you were paying for the name a bit with EBC and I eventually went for some black finish 8 groove front discs (made by national auto) which he said he himself used with Yellowstuff pads on his own motor (FTO). They were about £50 cheaper so I've gone for them. Apparently they dont show rust like the EBC TG, something which annoys me a lot on the OEM discs. They sounded decent enough and he said they are made to order but should turn up before the weekend... Will do a write up on them in a few week. brake catalogue

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