I need some brake pads and have decided that I will get the EBC Green pads for my RX-7 instead of the Hawk HPS pads. I rather spend the money now on a better product. Also, my car will be used on the track and street. It's a daily driven car.

- I need to know if the EBC Green pads make any annoying noises while the brakes are being used?
- Do they cause a lot of brake dust that will get on the rims?
- Also, where can I purchase these pads?


Thanks for all your help from my last thread.

 

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-www.autosportoutfitters.com contact Doug Livingston @289-7221

 

Got a area code? Can't find the site.

 

I am running EBC Green - The do dust but less than the the HPS (I used to run) I got mine from Brake Parts Warehouse ( www.brakeco.com ) the have good feel and On my car are very quiet. - Noisy brakes can also indicate problems with the Calipers. Get a new set of Shims when you change the pads - MAZDAFORMANCE had the OEM front set on special a couple weeks ago.

 

Capt Bill,

Just dial Doug Livingston direct, no area needed...289-7221

ML

 

I got mine from TireRack. So far I like them-I'm missing some of the anti-chatter springs in the rear calipers but haven't really noticed so far.

I used my old shims-pried the inner one off the old brake pad with a screwdriver...will this be a problem?

 

MastaCow:
Should be OK - My orig. Shims were rusted and stuck to my pads and kinda folded in half when I tried to remove them. I just find the few $$ for the new shims worth it to avoid the hassle of cleaning up the old ones

 

Anyone that has the green stuff, have you experienced any problems from braking at high speeds (say from 100mph down to 30mph). I often do that, well more than often, so I'm wondering if the red stuff would be better if you like to brake from higher speeds often.

 

Wow, thanks for all your help guys. I will definitely be getting these brake pads.

 

For the STREET the Greens will be more than adequate - I also ran my greens at The track and they had no problem running a full 30 min session at the Streets of Willow Springs. An FD on the street would probably never get RED up to the correct temp - they are designed for 4000# sedans or Heavy TRACK use w/ R-compound tires (or SLICKS)