bfreiman92
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Sorry to reply so late haha. my main reasons for upgrading the stock pads was to achieve a bit better stopping power and less dust build up. I am no brake expert, but the red stuff pads did reduce dust and they bite a bit harder than stock. I changed the brake lines to stainless steel at the same time. My understanding of the stainless steel brake lines is that they are supposed to make for more consistent pedal feel because the stainless steel lines maintain pressure more evenly than regular lines. I'm happy with the stopping power I have for the street. Never tracked the car so I don't know about performance in that environment.I'm anxious to hear about this! I'm wanting new brakes but can't justify the money to do it prior to needing them. My plan is some blanks with Carbotech 1521.
I had EBC Redstuff on a 3 series and a c class and both did well with them but the Carbotech's have been so well spoken of here I'm planning on that route.
I've read and heard from several sources that short of track driving/hard stuff the difference isn't a big deal. That said, if you're doing a flush it's easy enough to do.
How much better are the EBC Red's? What's your review on them? Better feel? Notable better stopping? Elaborate?
Hope that helps ya