Brake Pads

[zebrastag]

Hi All

I need to fit new front brake pads fairly soon & have seen advertised both standard pads & the more expensive "green" kevlar type. Does anyone know ofthe benefits, if any from using the green ones?

This will be the first time I change the pads, anything to look outfor? tips etc!

Regards

Phil











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[Guest]

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I fitted Keblar green stuff to my MGB GT, they made the pedal feel more firm and didn't (hardly) any brake dust.

Jason

[Kevin Garrod]

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I've just fitted green stuff pads, bought from Paddocks.

I've not driven too far in them yet or used them in anger. I did find that they were a tight fit, I had to peel the sticky label off the back to get them in, I've no idea if that is what you are supposed to do or not:?.

I used new pins and clips too, not much money and just not worth messing with rusty old bits when dealing with brakes.

[peter f]

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Hi Kevin,
Can you give me an idea on cost for the pads and pins etc. please?

[Kevin Garrod]

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Pads were £30 and the fitting kit £4.50 (plus postage, but I bought some other bits too). Standard pads are a lot cheaper in % terms (£8.50)

http://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/Stock....amp;category=1

[TimShoubridge]

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Kevin Garrod wrote:

I had to peel the sticky label off the back to get them in

Me too. No problems in 3 years.

[Kevin Garrod]

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Also one of my shims was missing, but there is no way the pad would have gone in if it had have been there. A stag quirk? Manufacturing tolerances? I've changed plenty of brakes over the years, but this was the first time on my stag...I won't lose any sleep over it.:?

[Peter Hills]

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Green Stuff pads give a very nice 'feel' to the brakes and have the advantage of reduced brake dust on the wheels.

Recommended.

Peter