EBC yellow stuff brake pads/ centric prem rotors - Page 3

BlueFlame · 08-30-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbluedrummer

Do you have to replace the rotors? Can I just put the yellow pads on the stock rotors? I've got about 60,000 miles on the original rotors. It's probably getting time to replace them anyway.

Look closely at them.
Run your fingertip over them.
My fronts with 42k are very worn down, deep ridge near the edge. I would not consider putting new pads against them.

**mrblaine** · 08-30-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeep

Its probaly to soon to ask this, but how are they for dusting up the wheels?

You get one of two things, low dust or good brakes.

Which one matters the most to you?

**RedRubiconLJ** · 08-30-2008, 09:54 PM

I haver had my yellows with centrics for about 3 weeks now and they are still awesome. Even better actually since the squealing has almost gone completely.

Yellows are not available for the rear, just green.

jthompsn · 08-31-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRubiconLJ

I haver had my yellows with centrics for about 3 weeks now and they are still awesome. Even better actually since the squealing has almost gone completely.

Yellows are not available for the rear, just green.

X2!!!!!!!!!!

Gerts · 09-11-2008, 01:26 PM

I have been looking at doing the front brakes on my 01 XJ and came across this forum. Does EBC make Yellow stuff Pads for an XJ? Also can I get a set of Centric Premium rotors? One more question, where can I find the testing that mrblaine has done. I have been doing some searching and for some reason I can’t find anything.

Thanks

Saubaer · 09-11-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeep

Its probaly to soon to ask this, but how are they for dusting up the wheels?

My EBC green pads are virtually dust free.

**Unlimited04** · 09-11-2008, 08:56 PM

my front rotors are warped and toasted, have been for a few years now.... so i just ordered some centric rotors...and getting Yellow pads for the front and green 7000s for the rear after funds are available...I hope they are as good as claimed!

RubiOR · 09-24-2008, 09:08 PM

So... where are ya'll finding the centrics and pads? Google isn't my friend tonight. :-(

**RedRubiconLJ** · 09-24-2008, 09:14 PM

www.carpartswholesale.com

**Unlimited04** · 09-24-2008, 09:26 PM

www.car-stuff.com is where i got my set.

tangofox007 · 09-24-2008, 09:43 PM

http://www.buybrakes.com/ebc/pad-apps-Jeep.html

Note this statement in the above link:

DO NOT FIT UPGRADE BRAKE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT

Is that a mistake?

**mrblaine** · 09-24-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangofox007

http://www.buybrakes.com/ebc/pad-apps-Jeep.html

Note this statement in the above link:

DO NOT FIT UPGRADE BRAKE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT

Is that a mistake?

Nope, you want the grippiest pads on the fronts. If you upgrade the rears, you run the risk of locking them up first and that's bad.

tangofox007 · 09-24-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mrblaine

Nope, you want the grippiest pads on the fronts. If you upgrade the rears, you run the risk of locking them up first and that's bad.

No argument there. But you are saying something different than what the warning says. It can't be both ways; it can't be the same if it's different.

DO NOT FIT UPGRADE BRAKE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT

Did they mean to say " an equal or better" instead of "same?"

FL 4.0L · 09-24-2008, 10:25 PM

I've been reading the brake pad and rotor threads since getting my Jeep in '04, knowing this would be a DIY for me eventually. I never thought I would need anything more than the factory setup or equivalent, though, until Labor Day Weekend. I had three teens in the Jeep with me as we climbed to the parking lot at Brasstown Bald in GA. I pulled off at what I realized shortly after was the last gravel stop at the side of the road, maybe 100 yds from the top, to let 3 motorcycles shoot by (they waved appreciatively!). Now, however, I was on a steep grade on gravel. I thought I would just spin the 31s there, so I eased back onto the pavement where it took a great deal of pedal pressure and probably only 1 1/2 but seemed like 10 harrowing seconds to get the Jeep stopped. A little smoking of the clutch got us headed back uphill. I think it'll be the Yellow Stuff and Centric rotors at the next swap out. Trouble is, I have a ton of material left on the current pads. I've had the Jeep for nearly 40K and it looks like there's been no pad wear. It takes nothing to stop the Jeep in FL!

**mrblaine** · 09-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangofox007

No argument there. But you are saying something different than what the warning says. It can't be both ways; it can't be the same if it's different.

DO NOT FIT UPGRADE BRAKE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT

Did they mean to say " an equal or better" instead of "same?"

Whatever. If you can't figure it out, don't buy them.

09-11-2008, 01:26 PM	#35
Gerts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 45 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have been looking at doing the front brakes on my 01 XJ and came across this forum. Does EBC make Yellow stuff Pads for an XJ? Also can I get a set of Centric Premium rotors? One more question, where can I find the testing that mrblaine has done. I have been doing some searching and for some reason I can’t find anything. Thanks __________________ 98 TJ Sport, 4.0, 5 speed, 2T Teraflex coil lift, 32 BFG M/T KM2 01 XJ Cherokee 4.0, RE 4.5 superflex, 31 BFG A/T

09-24-2008, 10:25 PM	#44
FL 4.0L Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: FL Posts: 1,301 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I've been reading the brake pad and rotor threads since getting my Jeep in '04, knowing this would be a DIY for me eventually. I never thought I would need anything more than the factory setup or equivalent, though, until Labor Day Weekend. I had three teens in the Jeep with me as we climbed to the parking lot at Brasstown Bald in GA. I pulled off at what I realized shortly after was the last gravel stop at the side of the road, maybe 100 yds from the top, to let 3 motorcycles shoot by (they waved appreciatively!). Now, however, I was on a steep grade on gravel. I thought I would just spin the 31s there, so I eased back onto the pavement where it took a great deal of pedal pressure and probably only 1 1/2 but seemed like 10 harrowing seconds to get the Jeep stopped. A little smoking of the clutch got us headed back uphill. I think it'll be the Yellow Stuff and Centric rotors at the next swap out. Trouble is, I have a ton of material left on the current pads. I've had the Jeep for nearly 40K and it looks like there's been no pad wear. It takes nothing to stop the Jeep in FL! __________________ '97 TJ Sport, 4.0L, AX-15, D30/35, Dayton Timberline AT 31x10.5x15s, Warrior rack, Silverstars, KC HiLites Replacement Fogs, Optima Yellow Top, EBC Greenstuff pads and Centric rotors, 164K '97 Rodeo, '96 Jetta, '02 Cabrio, '03 E46

09-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#41
tangofox007 Web Wheeler Join Date: May 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,933 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	http://www.buybrakes.com/ebc/pad-apps-Jeep.html Note this statement in the above link: DO NOT FIT UPGRADE BRAKE PADS TO REAR OF VEHICLE UNLESS SAME UPGRADE FITTED TO FRONT Is that a mistake?