EBC yellow stuff brake pads/ centric prem rotors

jthompsn · 08-28-2008, 09:37 AM

Well I finally got around to installing my new EBC yellowstuff pads and centric prem rotors and WOW what a difference! I also did the rear drums with centric replacements, the old ones were shot to hell. My old pads and rotors were done at the dealer with OEM replacements and the pads still had another 50% to go. After the lift and larger tires I never felt 100% confidence in my braking ability. This seems to have helped tremendously and she stops faster than she did on the stock 30"s. It is however still not a vanco kit!

BlueFlame · 08-28-2008, 03:07 PM

Why did you choose Yellow? Green are the correct application for jeep/suv/truck (and they are awesome!) Just curious, not arguing with your choice.

FLATFENDER54 · 08-28-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueFlame

Why did you choose Yellow? Green are the correct application for jeep/suv/truck (and they are awesome!) Just curious, not arguing with your choice.

I have greenstuff but after mrblaines testing I wish I had the yellowstuff pads. I am happy with my greens though but the yellows are even better

jthompsn · 08-28-2008, 03:20 PM

My decision was based on exactly that...mrblaines testing and recommendations...I heard the greens were great but the yellows were said to be even better. It seems that most people who have the greens love them but would have liked to try the yellows. I went right for the yellows and could only be happier if I had vancos on a dana 44!!!

skoke70 · 08-28-2008, 03:26 PM

How much did you pay? I found them for 212.53 shipped from auto parts warehouse . If you know of a place for less $$ let me know
thanks

skoke70 · 08-28-2008, 03:27 PM

that price quote is for only the front rotors and pads.

**Jerry Bransford** · 08-28-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueFlame

Why did you choose Yellow? Green are the correct application for jeep/suv/truck (and they are awesome!) Just curious, not arguing with your choice.

Because of the testing by mrblaine as mentioned above, his results show the Yellow is, by far, the best braking pad he's found for the TJ. I can't wait for my ceramic pads to wear out so I can justify installing EBC's Yellow pads.

jthompsn · 08-28-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skoke70

that price quote is for only the front rotors and pads.

Thats a decent price, I paid about that, $110.00 for the pads and $96 for the rotors, plus shipping.

jthompsn · 08-28-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

Because of the testing by mrblaine as mentioned above, his results show the Yellow is, by far, the best braking pad he's found for the TJ. I can't wait for my ceramic pads to wear out so I can justify installing EBC's Yellow pads.

It's comforting to be able to stop again!

**mrblaine** · 08-28-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

Because of the testing by mrblaine as mentioned above, his results show the Yellow is, by far, the best braking pad he's found for the TJ. I can't wait for my ceramic pads to wear out so I can justify installing EBC's Yellow pads.

No more than you have in that set of pads Jerry, it sure won't hurt anyone's feelings if you toss them. You don't need to wait for them to wear out.

When I had you test them for Van, it was not with any stipulation that you needed to keep them until they wore plum out.

p-rev · 08-28-2008, 05:12 PM

i want to do the same pads and rotors but im having trouble finding them online. anyone know of a good site and part numbers?

jthompsn · 08-29-2008, 09:27 AM

The EBC yellowstuff pads are part #EBCDP41255R, double check to be sure.
Centric Premium rotors #12067045.

Search around, you can find all sorts of different prices I've seen the pads go as high as $139.

BlueFlame · 08-29-2008, 06:42 PM

Got it.
Last I remember seeing, MrB was recommending Greens.
That's a lotta cash for those Yellows!

jthompsn · 08-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Well as you know just because its more expensive doesn't always work out to be better, but in this case I wanted to be able to stop. I wasn't putting my faith in the brand x pads from autozone for $34.95, not with all the money I've put in the jeep. The pads were expensive but after reading mrblaines recommendation to run this setup to improve the stock braking ability i was willing to give it a try. So far I've noticed a considerable improvement (500 miles in). My old pads on the front discs were far from shot, but after a few close calls I had to do something to restore my faith in the jeeps ability to stop faster and more reliably.

NikVallens · 08-29-2008, 10:24 PM

I ran yellow pads with the upgraded rotors when I had 33's and it was awesome. Dramatic braking improvement.

08-28-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
skoke70 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: now in western mass Posts: 391 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	How much did you pay? I found them for 212.53 shipped from auto parts warehouse . If you know of a place for less $$ let me know thanks __________________ 1997 TJ SE, 175,000 5 speed. 8k on new engine. RE 4.5" long arm.1" PA BL, tera 4:1. 35"x12.5"x15" MTZ, fab tech front bumper, warn rear w/carrier. Currie rock sliders, D44 in rear w/ arb. 488 gears. TBT sports cage. currie tie rod.

08-28-2008, 03:27 PM	#6
skoke70 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: now in western mass Posts: 391 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	that price quote is for only the front rotors and pads. __________________ 1997 TJ SE, 175,000 5 speed. 8k on new engine. RE 4.5" long arm.1" PA BL, tera 4:1. 35"x12.5"x15" MTZ, fab tech front bumper, warn rear w/carrier. Currie rock sliders, D44 in rear w/ arb. 488 gears. TBT sports cage. currie tie rod.