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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 02:40 AM
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Ok, I think I got myself set on EBC brake pads for my stock brakes on my 2010 xb.

I just don't know which one to get, the green stuff or red stuff? I suppose the red stuff might be better? What is the difference between the two?

I do everyday driving and I just want pads that will last perform better than my stocks. Also, if it last long it would be a plus. Thanks
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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Ive got the reds on my tc....they work well, but are dusty as all can be.
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So I suppose that the green will be less dusty?
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Hawk ceramics.
Old Sep 9, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Roller_Toaster
Hawk ceramics.
Should I get the HPS (in blue box)? It seems like a better performing pads than the Ceramic pads that come in a yellow box and plus Amazon is selling the HPS for a little cheaper than the ceramics (yellow box.)
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I had the hps on my old z3, along with cryo slotted rotors, and it was a great setup. The ceramics seem to dust less, but if you're going for max stopping power, the hps will work better for you.
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Greens will be fine for your car and for street use.
Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CrossoverAuto
Greens will be fine for your car and for street use.
Cool, I think I'm leaning more towards the EBC green pads than Hawks. I just want something that will preform a little better than stock without a lot of brake dust.
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