EBC brake pads (can't get them installed)

SixBanger · 08-20-2021, 10:15 PM

I'm having a real hard time installing EBC red brake pads on my 135i's front calipers. What exactly am I supposed to do when I set them into the caliper? Push on the spring then align guide pins? If so, then something isnt right, because I've been at this too long now. (2 hours)

houtan · 08-26-2021, 11:43 AM

So did you figure this out?

SixBanger · 10-08-2021, 07:47 PM

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So did you figure this out?

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Originally Posted by houtan

So did you figure this out?

Yes sir. I took out the pins and they fit in perfectly. No noise either.

MAMSport · 12-22-2021, 08:43 PM

How do you like the EBC Red Stuff pads? I have them on my 128i (with 3SIM and software and the performance brake kit) and found that the bedding process was a bit scary by the 8th brake application. Now, granted, I'll likely never need to get the pads that hot for street driving (no track/autocross), but the fade was, uh, pronounced.

FWIW, EBC really tried to talk me into Yellow Stuff, but I wanted lower dusting pads. They base their recommendation on the vehicle hp - probably having to do with how quickly you can get up to speed (and then need to brake again).

I have not had any issues with the intended application as a daily driving pad, combined with slotted/drilled rotors front and rear.

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MAMSport Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 264 Posts Drives: '13 128i M-Sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Shore of MA iTrader: (1)	How do you like the EBC Red Stuff pads? I have them on my 128i (with 3SIM and software and the performance brake kit) and found that the bedding process was a bit scary by the 8th brake application. Now, granted, I'll likely never need to get the pads that hot for street driving (no track/autocross), but the fade was, uh, pronounced. FWIW, EBC really tried to talk me into Yellow Stuff, but I wanted lower dusting pads. They base their recommendation on the vehicle hp - probably having to do with how quickly you can get up to speed (and then need to brake again). I have not had any issues with the intended application as a daily driving pad, combined with slotted/drilled rotors front and rear. __________________ E9x M3 front & rear suspension arms; BMW Performance brakes upgraded to drilled rotors in rear; BMW performance shifter; BMW Performance Exhaust; Wave Trac LSD with modified 'nannies'; BMW Euro Intake box; BMW Aluminum Strut Tower bar; ECS front and rear sway bars; 3 stage intake with BPC software; BMW style 78, 17 x 8" wheels with Bridgestone RE 980AS 225/45-17 tires; Koni Special Active struts/shocks, E9x M3 RTABs.
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