have used ebc redstuff pads for about 20 years on many different vehicles, both my own and for customers. Have yet to find a brake system that was not substantially improved with the ebc’s vs the OEM pads. They are also a better performer than the Hawk line, or anything with a Raybestos label.
note: I really don’t care how long a pad lasts, I just want it stop the car in the minimum possible distance without chewing up the rotors. The ebc red stuff pads lasts me about 50,000 to 60,000 miles on my 2002 Jaguar XKR that is driven about 50/50 city-highway. With some spirited 2 lane driving whenever I get the opportunity. The car is on the heavy side for a 2 door coupe, and should be hard on the brakes given the way I drive, but the ebc’s have exceeded my expectations in this area. The ebc’s are very easy on the rotors. I’m on my 2nd set with no measurable rotor wear.
note: I really don’t care how long a pad lasts, I just want it stop the car in the minimum possible distance without chewing up the rotors. The ebc red stuff pads lasts me about 50,000 to 60,000 miles on my 2002 Jaguar XKR that is driven about 50/50 city-highway. With some spirited 2 lane driving whenever I get the opportunity. The car is on the heavy side for a 2 door coupe, and should be hard on the brakes given the way I drive, but the ebc’s have exceeded my expectations in this area. The ebc’s are very easy on the rotors. I’m on my 2nd set with no measurable rotor wear.