EBC Redstuff pads
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:13 pm
So the next one on the list is to install EBC Redstuff disc pads -
I've used these previously (RSQ3) and experienced several benefits:
1) Increased initial 'grab', better performance when very hot
2) Less (much) dust, washes off easily
3) Polishes the disc rotor surface rather than wearing it away - the RS4 front discs are £595 a pair on Ebay
Right now my '4 has just over 9,000 miles on it and the there is already a discernible lip on the edge of the discs so the writing is already on the proverbial wall - this will be needing discs and pads by the 2nd service unless I take action soon. Maybe others have less wear - this was a Press car so will have definitely have had a rough 1st 6,000 miles.
I called EBC UK when I got the car last October and they said it will be 6 months before we have pads...OK. Over on the Audi-Sport forum a member in Australia dealt with a different EBC product manager and discovered that pads are actually shared with multiple Audi models:
"I emailed the contact in EBC I had previously been conversing with, who today responded, in part:-
Front pads:
DP42277R (Yellowstuff)
DP32277C (Redstuff)
Rear pads:
DP42254R (Yellowstuff)
DP32254C (Redstuff)..."
Further to this and after seeking clarification, an EBC Manager has advised, in part:-
"We have listed only DP42277R in yellow for all the cars below
S4, S5, RS4, RS5, Q7, SQ7 & A8
Yellow is better than red in all eventualities, Cold hot or moving slowly.
We have not listed red for SUV type cars as it lacks friction if not driving briskly
We have only listed red on the A8 because these are more luxury type vehicles and maybe most drivers would like the lack of brake dust relative to the yellow on these cars.
No Porsche uses this latest Audi pad as far as we know so far"
Bottom line - all these models share the same pad, so effectively are available in Redstuff & Yellowstuff. "
So I have ordered front and rears from the EBC Shop in the UK at a fraction over £171 delivered - I'll organise getting them fitted next week and feed back on the results.
I've used these previously (RSQ3) and experienced several benefits:
1) Increased initial 'grab', better performance when very hot
2) Less (much) dust, washes off easily
3) Polishes the disc rotor surface rather than wearing it away - the RS4 front discs are £595 a pair on Ebay
Right now my '4 has just over 9,000 miles on it and the there is already a discernible lip on the edge of the discs so the writing is already on the proverbial wall - this will be needing discs and pads by the 2nd service unless I take action soon. Maybe others have less wear - this was a Press car so will have definitely have had a rough 1st 6,000 miles.
I called EBC UK when I got the car last October and they said it will be 6 months before we have pads...OK. Over on the Audi-Sport forum a member in Australia dealt with a different EBC product manager and discovered that pads are actually shared with multiple Audi models:
"I emailed the contact in EBC I had previously been conversing with, who today responded, in part:-
Front pads:
DP42277R (Yellowstuff)
DP32277C (Redstuff)
Rear pads:
DP42254R (Yellowstuff)
DP32254C (Redstuff)..."
Further to this and after seeking clarification, an EBC Manager has advised, in part:-
"We have listed only DP42277R in yellow for all the cars below
S4, S5, RS4, RS5, Q7, SQ7 & A8
Yellow is better than red in all eventualities, Cold hot or moving slowly.
We have not listed red for SUV type cars as it lacks friction if not driving briskly
We have only listed red on the A8 because these are more luxury type vehicles and maybe most drivers would like the lack of brake dust relative to the yellow on these cars.
No Porsche uses this latest Audi pad as far as we know so far"
Bottom line - all these models share the same pad, so effectively are available in Redstuff & Yellowstuff. "
So I have ordered front and rears from the EBC Shop in the UK at a fraction over £171 delivered - I'll organise getting them fitted next week and feed back on the results.