Thread: EBC YellowStuff Review

I had some EBC YellowStuff pads fitted all round with new OEM disc back in January and thought I'd share my thoughts on them.

After noticing my existing OEM pads had seen better days, I did a little reading on the forums and ended up going for deciding on EBC, RedStuff or YellowStuff was the next question. After speaking with EBC they recommended YellowStuff. The pads arrived from EBC and my so did some new OEM discs (thought I'd get those done too) within a few days. I had them fitted by my Local VAG specialist Chris Umpleby in Bradford, £76 for fitting front and rear, discs and pads.

The guys at EBC recommended that I take it easy on the new brakes for 500 miles. Even in this initial period the brakes were noticably sharper. So after the 500 miles were out of the way I got down to giving them a good workout on some of my fave roads.

To say I am impressed would be a massive understatment, they bite well from cold (which I thought was going to be problem) and once up to temperature they are awesome. I've given them a good workout and have not managed to get them to fade, braking from high speed is also noticably better. As for brake dust, the YellowStuff pads don't seem to generate any more dust than the previous OEM pads, which is a bonus as I like my wheels looking good.

Finally, can I add a big thanks to Andy Freeman at EBC for his help and advise on selecting me new pads.

Cheers
Carl

i had ebc redstuff pads and vented and groved discs all round with avon tyres fitted on my old gti turbo and oh my days all i can say is if i broke hard i would lift out the seat and hit my head on sun visor the stopping power was shockingly good and never once had brake fade.

carl enjoy the brakes they r great id recomend ebc to anyone

I have the Yellow stuff pads fitted in mine and i cant fault them at all, they are just brilliant pads!

I use yellowstuff in my daily and track car, really like them and never had problems.

Originally Posted by CarlH

I had some EBC YellowStuff pads fitted all round with new OEM disc back in January and thought I'd share my thoughts on them.

After noticing my existing OEM pads had seen better days, I did a little reading on the forums and ended up going for deciding on EBC, RedStuff or YellowStuff was the next question. After speaking with EBC they recommended YellowStuff. The pads arrived from EBC and my so did some new OEM discs (thought I'd get those done too) within a few days. I had them fitted by my Local VAG specialist Chris Umpleby in Bradford, £76 for fitting front and rear, discs and pads.

The guys at EBC recommended that I take it easy on the new brakes for 500 miles. Even in this initial period the brakes were noticably sharper. So after the 500 miles were out of the way I got down to giving them a good workout on some of my fave roads.

To say I am impressed would be a massive understatment, they bite well from cold (which I thought was going to be problem) and once up to temperature they are awesome. I've given them a good workout and have not managed to get them to fade, braking from high speed is also noticably better. As for brake dust, the YellowStuff pads don't seem to generate any more dust than the previous OEM pads, which is a bonus as I like my wheels looking good.

Finally, can I add a big thanks to Andy Freeman at EBC for his help and advise on selecting me new pads.

Cheers
Carl

Hi mate, when you spoke to EBC, what reasons were you given for using the Yellow rather than the Red??? Do you do Trackdays??

Originally Posted by CarlH

Yes, I said that I was planning to do 1 or 2 track days over the summer.

Cheers bud, obviously the Red pads would be ok for normal everyday use, as i dont plan on any trackdays...

I got Redstuff on mine, had about 400 miles so far, so good and the bite is immense i must say.