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EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads 6/3/07

I did a track day at Buttonwillow (#13, CW) on June 3.

My brake setup is ATE Gold brake fluid, Goodridge stainless brake lines, EBC Redstuff pads and stock rotors in the rear, EBC Yellowstuff and DBA 4000 slotted rotors in front.

They were great in the morning while it was cooler weather. Good bite and good modulation with steady brake pedal pressure. I would say these are about the same as the Ferodo DS2500 pads.

Then in the afternoon, the day got hot, about 95 degrees. After about 6 laps, I started having brake fade after long straights. I had a off on the straight (about 120 MPH) at the Sunset turn after the esses. Pedal was firm but I did not slow down enough to make the 90 degree left turn and just went off track in a straight line. I think brake ducts would of helped me there (my next mod).

I drove on the Yellowstuff for a week without any problems. Morning commute was about 70 degrees and return home about 80ish. I had slight squeaking during low speed braking (stop and go traffic jam).

When I removed the EBC Yellowstuff to swap in my street pads, the yellow paint on the pads was bubbled and could flake off because they got really hot on my track day. Rotor wear was acceptable and there was no deep grooving. Dusting was negligible.

I consider these pads suitable for track and street.

Price paid: $120.74 with free shipping from http://www.buybrakes.com