Brack Pads

Time to replace my brake pads on my 68 mustang, I thought to try EBC "Red Stuff"(Ceramic) or EBC "Green Stuff"(Organic), I drive the car daily and the rotor's life is impotent to me (cause they are expensive...)

What do you guy's think?
Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
Roy

went to the doctor -- doctor told me i was impotent -- so i went to town and bought me this here panama hat and a cigar--

Brak, isn't he running for president?

I had the greenstuff pads for a while, and they are so much better than parts store pads. They have great bite and stopping power. I cant really compare the wear times as I have only had greenstuff pads on there for any sizable amount of time. I just got some yellowstuff pads for my car (67 mustang) and so far they are great, but expensive and it took a while to get them. They are not even broken in yet and already stop much better than my parts store pads.

ujt, the yellow stuff are a Kevlar peds, I thought they are good only for the track and they don't work work well on the street when they cold, do you using them on the street?

I use the red stuff pads on my 1966 coupe with standard disc's on the front and the stopping power is incredible compared to a stock brand. I had almost installed a power booster to help me out. With the red stuff pads after a couple of applications they are warmed up and grab right away. I didn't think they were too much money for what they did for me.

Greg

If you are concerned about brake rotor life then use a soft "organic" pad. When replacing pads it isn't necessary to resurface the rotors unless they have thickness variation or are grooved. Usually just applying a non-directional finish with emery cloth or a 3m disc on a drill to help the new pads seat in is sufficient. This will prolong rotor life.

IMHO unless you are a serious twisty-road driver, tow a trailer or road race, parts store pads work just fine and save you $$.

Sorry but if I'm in a panic stop situation, I'd rather not have to warm up my brakes before they are effective. This especially applies to cars with low vacuum\poor assist or manual brakes.

The yellowstuff pads actualy work well even when cold. they have lots more bite then my old organic parts store pads, and simular bite to the greenstuff pads I had before. I havent gotten them fully seated yet, but I have high expectations for them when they are properly broken in.

Ceramic pads will eat the rotors.
The organic pads are easier on the rotors but they are very hard compared to the parts store "premium" pads.

Satisfied GS6. Had them on my 03 Mustang out back until I replaced the calipers and they were great. Wasn't noisy, low, light colored dust, and I didn't notice any rotor wear. Even their lower end stuff is great since it's good enough for the Port Authority of NY/NJ to use. If you want something w/ a little more bite, the GS5 pads are great but they are on the edge for daily driving.