Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Will these rotors be ok with EBC Red Stuff pads?

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    Systemlord New Member

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    #1 Systemlord, Jul 9, 2013
    I have heard that using OEM rotors with EBC Red Stuff brake pads is not a good idea, someone saying OEM rotors were designed for organic pads. A few months ago I purchased Mini's Sport (drilled and slotted) rotors ($170 each) and am worried that the Red Stuff pads will shorten the life of my OEM Sport rotors, do I have anything to be concerned about running EBC's Red Stuff pads on Mini brand sport rotors?

    Thanks,
    Systemlord.
     
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    #2 CHKMINI, Jul 9, 2013
    You should have strong concerns about running EBC Red Stuff pads with any rotor. Several on here have had them come apart. Dave.O can fill you in.
     
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    #3 Jason Montague, Jul 9, 2013
    :cornut: I've been running EBC RedStuff pads with OEM MINI rotors front and rear for thousands of miles and no problems here. DaveO. did have some problems with them while running the Dragon but I've never had problems with them..:Thumbsup:

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    #4 Systemlord, Jul 9, 2013
    While running the Dragon? Huh?

    Perhaps Dave.O can tell me of his experience...
     
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    #5 Jason Montague, Jul 9, 2013
    Try here: **READ EBC BRAKE USERS ~EBC PAD FAILURES* If that doesn't bring it up, go to the forums and type this into the 'SEARCH' and it should come up. You are wise to research.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #7 Systemlord, Jul 24, 2013
    These OEM pads are driving me crazy with the amount of brake dust after short 50 miles trips! I do love the way how the OEM brakes have this low speed initial bite. How does the Carbotech Bobcat 1521 compare with EBC Red Stuff? I'm aware of issues with EBC pads including the Red Stuff.

    2007 MCS

    1. Will be using Sport Drilled & Slotted dealer brand rotors.
    2. Looking for low dust pads.
    3. Strong initial bite at any speed.

    Opinions welcome!

    Thank you.
     
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    #8 sethat46, Jul 24, 2013
    I have the carbotech pads; not sure compared to ebc. They are awesome imho. I use carbotech 1521 with sp performance slotted rotors. Initial bite is great and very strong and hardly any dust.
    Went on a River Run with some of the guys around my parts and brakes were perfect and I mean tip top perfect; couldn't ask for better at the moment.

    I also have R53 JCW brakes which are approximately the same as the R56 brakes that you have. I think if I'm not wrong the JCW calipers are still a little better.
     
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    #9 cct1, Jul 24, 2013
    The initial bite on the carbotechs isn't quite the same as EBC's. The trade off is less dust and gentle on the rotors, and carbotechs for some odd reason tend to stay attached to the backing plates.

    The Bobcats are as good as any pad out there for a daily driver IMHO.
     
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    #10 Herleman, Jul 24, 2013
    We've had four sets of Akebonos. They last well, and produce little brake dust. What little is produced is a whitish silver color and is invisible on silver wheels.\
     
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    #11 Dave.0, Jul 24, 2013
    If you don't run the Akebono's hard (auto X or god forbid Track) they are great pads and keep your wheels clean. Just like OEM pads without all the OEM dust.

    Carbotech Bobcats are awesome and I will NEVER run EBC Reds or any pad they make ever again.
     

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