[Betaone]

  

DP31513/3C

This code includes 8 pads? 4 for right caliper and 4 for left caliper?

Or should I order 2 of this code?

 

https://www.ebcbrake...ar=2016 (66/16)

[RS3Dell]

  

DP31513/3C

This code includes 8 pads? 4 for right caliper and 4 for left caliper?

Or should I order 2 of this code?

 

https://www.ebcbrake...ar=2016 (66/16)

 

Don't do it !    Get some Ferodo's 

 

Dell.

[Betaone]

why ?

[RS3Dell]

why ?

They say a picture says a thousand words

Dell

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[Fivepotfan]

Ah yes.... I remember those Dell. Didn't quite stand up to the expected Castle Coombe track day use did they!

Made you damn fast in the corners though............mainly because you couldn't stop anymore! 

Edited by Fivepotfan, 16 October 2017 - 09:29 PM.

[RS3Dell]

Ah yes.... I remember those Dell. Didn't quite stand up to the expected Castle Coombe track day use did they!

Made you damn fast in the corners though............mainly because you couldn't stop anymore! 

 

The pads were SH*TE but the MPS4s & the way ive got the RS set up its road holding keeped me on the black stuff mate ! 

 

Dell.

Edited by RS3Dell, 16 October 2017 - 09:45 PM.

[RS3JET]

 Lisen to Dell hes right

 

 Get Ferodo's  

Edited by RS3JET, 17 October 2017 - 10:20 PM.

[RS3Dell]

 Lisen to Dell hes right

 

 Get Frodo's  

 

Lord Of The Brake Rings Graham 

 

Dell.

[Fivepotfan]

Just to clarify the reason behind some of the above posts........ if you have a tuned car and use it's power for a bit of fun on a track day (chasing Roy in his barge for example), the EBC Redstuff pads unfortunately do not seem to hold up very well and ended up a very long brake pedal due to excessive overheating of pad and the discs. Brake fluid got fried too!

 

I have also experienced a similar problem with these pads on my car when I opted to use them with my Alcon front disc upgrade. They appeared to be fine with moderate fast road use, but as soon as you really start to explore the full power of a tuned engine they just were not up to the job. I swapped them for some Ferodos and have not had any issues.

 

This has just been my experience (and a few other forum members) and I dare say that other owners have fitted the Redstuff pads and are quite happy with them. I guess its just down to how hard you use the car. The brake cooling on the RS3 is also pretty poor which makes the brakes really struggle when used in anger.

Edited by Fivepotfan, 16 October 2017 - 10:39 PM.

[Nath]

Wow, glad I came across this thread.. Have used red stuff in previous cars with no issues, but obviously not all brakes are the same! 

Edited by Nath, 16 October 2017 - 11:30 PM.

[Betaone]

I never go to the track. I'm looking for a good compromise in road use.

[RS3Dell]

Betaone

The front calipers on the RS are really powerful & they will over come the pads easily when used hard inc road use.

Audi fit a very hard pad to off set this which wear the discs quickly & can give the low speed noise which some people have had.

Fivepotfan fitted the Ferodo's after they were recommended to him by a well know Audi tuner who uses them in there RS4/RS6 track day cars & there much cheaper then other brands including the EBC reds check out page 48/49 Audi 8v Brake problem posting.

Another 8v owener Jamesbaby has just fittted the Ferodo's front & rear have a hunt for his posting,hope this has been or help mate.

Both RS3Jet & myself payed £39 for our 8P front Ferodo pads ! 😊

Dell.

Edited by RS3Dell, 17 October 2017 - 06:50 AM.

[Fivepotfan]

I never go to the track. I'm looking for a good compromise in road use.

Well whatever you decide to fit......they will be better (and cheaper) than the OEM pads.

The latest EBC Redstuff now come supplied with the correct brake wear connector so it's a really easy swap with no messing about with the soldering iron.

For some people these pads are ok and are an improvement over the factory set up and cope fine for about 90% of your driving. For some of us 'test pilots' on the forum  who use the car for fast road and occasional track use, the Redstuff has not been up to the job when using the car hard (especially if you have a power upgrade).

[T-800]

On the 8p I had redstuff / yellowstuff and other ‘stuff’ all s h i t e

Ferodo on the 8p were great

Ferodo on the 8V superb, just the DS performance though.




They don’t come with anti-squeal shims, but you don’t need em, just use Würth anti squeal spray or ceratec / similar.
No noise at all on my old 8V.

[Oli]

We've just put the red stuff pads on my wifes RS3 (road use only) and I can't fault them.  Pedal is better.  And cheaper than OEM.  I give it a good canning, and never have an issue.  

[deepspacemillar]

I also have found the EBC redstuff vastly superior to the stock pads and haven't had any issues with them at all. They will be great for road use of any type.
To answer Betaone's original question, you only need to order one box.

[Betaone]

Arrived and assembled. Installation was easier than expected. Just with a hunting plug, take off hooks that block spring-loaded tab pads. Pull out the old pads, compress the pistons gently and put new ones. With the indicated code comes set of 8 pads, 2 with wear sensors perfectly identical to the original for both cable length and wiring.

On my car though there was sensor only on the passenger side. 

I did just a few miles but the first impressions are positive. Less rough braking and better feeling with the pedal. No whistling or strange noises at the moment.

Edited by Betaone, 21 October 2017 - 10:49 PM.

[deepspacemillar]

Betaone - any impressions since you installed these?

[0120raptor]

I`ve had the Redstuff on my 8V from day one almost. Some people don`t like them (hello Sean).Me ,I love them.No dust,no squeal .

[RS3Dell]

I`ve had the Redstuff on my 8V from day one almost. Some people don`t like them (hello Sean).Me ,I love them.No dust,no squeal .

 

Neil 

 

Add me to that list mate 

 

I didn't find them dust free ! 

 

Yes easier on discs ! 

 

Ferodo Premier 3/4 the price same if not better performance ! 

 

Next time you need to replace your pads give them a try for yourself 

 

Proof of the pudding & all that mate ! 

 

Dell.