Has anyone changed their front brake pads to a harder pads with less brake dust??? If so what pads did you use and are you happy with them???

Thank in advance.

 

I've always been a huge fan of the EBC Greenstuff pads for street use. They have a higher friction coefficient that stock pads, and are pretty much dust-free. I use them with my street wheels on my Viper and have always been very happy with them. Not suitable for track use, but IMO unbeatable on the street. www.greatbrakes.com.

 

Thanks. I'll check them out.

 

There was a post several weeks back asking about brake dust, someone posted a contact for MB pads. I contacted the them and, he had the pads for the Crossfire about $90 a pair. I have't gotten them yet, but everytime I clean the wheels I think I need too. I've been hoping someone would get them and report how good they are. I've never used crematic pads so I'am a little cautious. If you take the plunge let us know how they do.

If you need source info let me know, he sent me and e-mail which I have some where.

 

ntmatter..... I owe you a HUGE THANK YOU!!! You were absolutely right about the Green Stuff pads. I Love them.... Thanks again. (I didn't send this in a PM because I wanted to publicly thank you for the awesome input).

 

WMichaels - please keep us all updated on the green stuff pads, you thoughts, comments, feedback, etc. I've had my car for a week and just cleaned it this afternoon...now I know what everybody has been complaining about about the front rims being completely caked and blackened with brake dust. Also, let me know if you can actually see the green pads once they are installed, cause I wouldn't want green to be showing through. Maybe this really is the cure for the crossfire black rims blues.

 

gregthegr8..... I can already tell you.... If you are tired of the brake dust go get these pads and you will be a happy camper!!! I am.

 

Just finished putting mine on. I got the ebc ones, 'cuz they're cheaper and I thought I would try them. The rotex ones might be next, depending on how these hold up. Looks kind of neat to see little bit of green peeking out from under the wheel...No squeakes, no rattles. Everything I saw either had the MB 3 star or says MB on the brake caliper and pads. If you don't like the brake dust. This is a cheap mod for less than $65 (if you do it yourself).

 

Landho - Keep us updated!

 

I really want to upgrade to those brakes but my car is going with a blue / silver look to it... is the green really noticeable? or do they make a standard silver style?

 

The pads are green. They are noticeable if you,re looking for it. I think they look alright with the alabaster car. I think if I had a color other than Black or Alabaster I would get a can of Black "Header" paint (high temp paint) and paint over the green. That would work just fine. Or just get some other ceramic or low dust pad.

 

see my album for photo. If you don't want green, I would get the rotex gold, which is black colored. It is about $10 more for the front pair. Search another thread for details. I think it is brakewarehouse.com.

 

Thanks a ton for the pic Land! I'm definately going to start looking into buying some new brake pads because this dust is driving me crazy... its like you spend 20 mins on just scrubbing the rims and it doesnt even get all the cracks and dents where the black dust gets into ...

 

Ordered my "Greenstuff" Pads Friday!!! :-) No more brake dust!!! 8) 8) 8)

 

I'm really loving life now that I'm not spending half of it washing and wiping wheels. :P

 

Hey, WMichaels, did you get your CD's, repair manual? I am waiting on an order also.

 

With those new brake pads have you seen a better performance increase in stopping? Because i think the pads that are on it are amazing as it is... but i wasnt sure if these would even add better stopping power

 

The stock pads do a fantastic job of stopping the car. But because the pad material is so soft you don't get the feel in the pedal that you do with a harder pad. Also with the soft pads I had noticed, on more than one occasion, that when pulling to a slow stop it would pull one way or the other. Not dramatically... Just enough that it was noticeable.

If you can live with all that nasty black dust, the stock pads are fine. My fun meter was way past pegged, when it came to cleaning the wheels every other day.

 

WMichaels... thanks for jumping out there and checking out the new pads!!! Can't wait to get my on. ;-)

 

You're very welcome. I know you're going to like them.