It's always funny looking at opinions and reviews on pads since they can conflict so much. As you said the car and driving style plays a big factor, and I think a lot of people just need to try stuff out themselves

great review... never had a issue with EBC pads or discs,,well made products with huge range....

Thanks for the review. I'm about to pick up a track only set for my GR Corolla.

Thanks very much for the honest review and useful feedback. I am from South Africa and I have a 2018 Ford Fiesta ST (Revo RT330 kit) and have been following your channel for a long time. I pretty much have had the same experiences as you with the Ferodo DS2500 and the Ford OEM discs/pads. I have tried other discs as well, but have not found something that can work for me on track. My experience with the brakes on the track was so bad that I actually have not been doing track days with the Fiesta for a while. Anyway, I will try the EBC RP-X with the EBC discs and see how that works. PS. I also liked your video yesterday with the camera that also showed the other Fiesta. It was quite exciting.

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. If they have a drop box on the order form say you saw my videos 😜.

I noticed that you seem to use more of the track and cut the corners on that little chicane more than most other drivers. Great content 👍 thanks for sharing.

Excellent review

Torque vectoring is fords version of the "electronic diff" . And you are correct its cannot be turned off. The esc can be watered down by pressing the button on the dash. A press for a few seconds does switch the esc off but the vectoring will still be working

Ok tried RPX...wow. They are my go-to now.

Good review and good to hear! EBC were kind enough to send me a full set of Bluestuff and a set of RP1 to try on the Porsche. EBC on a Porsche, more chance of Corbyn being worth a vote... ;) Anyway, I have ran the blues and all good, but I reckon they'll not last on track, not with sticky tyres so I'll stick the RP1s on front, but keep the rear blue. I have never had a problem with EBC (I have ran Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, HH, GPFAX) and have been using them for nigh on 2 decades. They do have a poor image with their colour 'rating' as people seem to think it's a bit chavvy. Personally, I think it makes choosing a pad a bit easier for the layman (99.99% of car enthusiasts I speak to don't understand thermodynamics, mu, transduction and all the other good brake terminology so something more straightforward is a good thing). As such if you tell people you run EBC, they'll mock you. Let them, they're idiots. So i'll do a video when I get them on track and I'll drop this one a mention :)

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Great news on the freebies. Yeh let me know how it goes on track

Running RP-1 in my VW Golf Sportwagen...awesome pedal feel without the super strong initial bite so easy to modulate and trail brake. Would like to try the RP-X next. RP-1 are fine on street as well. I use Bluestuff NDX in the rear.

I've got ebc green stuff on a mk1 zafira work great always use them for my road cars

So this summer I ran RP-X pads on my 2018 Civic FK8 at the front with Girodisc rotors and Endless pads in the back. After 3.5 track days and some daily driving they were down to the metal. On the track they performed really really well for me. Very nuanced and great pedal response. They lasted about the same as the PMu 999 pads I had on at the start of the season - which were done after 4 intense track days as well but still had a bit left. If you can get a deal on the RP-X then I would say go for them. I have never met anyone that runs these here in Canada and the prices I've seen are about the same as PMus and other brands. They have to be imported which adds cost and delays as well so I'd love to see the pricing be more competitive. I don't get the EBC bashing I've seen elsewhere. Based on my experience of these pads - the RP-X pads are solid but just not all that available here.

a very informational upload steve thats why i love this channel mate 👌🏻

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Leon thanks for that.

@r53leon6

4 жыл бұрын

your welcome mate thanks for the uploads

These pads were recommended to me by a friend, I decided to do a little research and came across your video. Great video, I've decided to give them a try for myself, I'll be putting them on my 370Z Nismo before I go to the ring next week. I previously ran the OE pads which came with the car and I'm currently on StopTech Sport which is an excellent upgrade over OE but these track-only pads are cheaper which is mainly why I'm giving these a try. Thank you for the discount code that was greatly appreciated

@PHIL4913

9 ай бұрын

Hi, have you tried these yet?

@Phil16Wales

9 ай бұрын

@@PHIL4913 yes, great pads even when cold. They can sound harsh mind, but I don't notice inside my car

@PHIL4913

9 ай бұрын

@@Phil16Wales Thank you, was planning to upgrade from bluestuff ndx to rp-x first, then SR series was launched. Gonna try the ultimate compaund next season😄

I don't see why people dislike ebc. Probably expect too much from them. I have ebc yellowstuff pads and ebc grooved front discs. A bit noisy when cold because of the aggressive groove in the disk, but when warmed up they are perfectly fine for fast road. Definitely not a suitable pad for track but it's the sweet spot for fast road. Managed to fade them once but was driving ridiculous for it to happen braking hard from very high speeds multiple times.

I've got these pads on a recommendation for my subaru. Only for road use. I have no problem with their performance, but they are very dirty. Very much ruining my newly refurbished gold wheels! For road use I will go back to Ferodo DS2500 which work for me.

I've just fitted EBC yellowstuff pads to the front of my Nissan 180sx with standard discs. I've seen all the bad reviews about disc wear, dust, and pads crumbling, but I still want to see for myself. The Yellowstuff replaced my old Redstuff which endured 2 full track days, 2 half track days and 1 year of daily driving, even though they're marketed for road only. I would have got the new RP-X based on your experience but they don't make them for my caliper!

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for the comment. The rp-x were brilliant.

I use Pro Race and OEM discs. May consider the EBC ones next time round.

It's funny how after many years the advice often punted is to go for bigger disk caliper package but after advice from a Racer who uses car with same brakes was stick to standard disks and use Mintex F2R Pads which I assume are similar package on yours. On track they are awesome but day to day a pain with dust and noise but if I can get the BOGOF offer on my car then it's a no brainer. Cheers 👍

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Also iv been given a discount code for 15%. Buy from ebcbrakesdirect. Com and use code SPS15 all capitals

I bought a set of ENDLESS pads but now i'm suing the company for false reprasentation, i had to change them arfter a while. Lol.

Cool 👍

I have a Lancer Evolution X and I walk to work cause I live next to work so it’s a weekend car and evening car but I drive it hard. I don’t know what brake pads are on it now but I’ve had them fade and get very soft after very short hard driving. I drive fairly hard. I’m married and my wife drives it sometimes. So my question is can I run the RP-X pads on the street. I know they screech and are dusty but are they that terrible for street driving? I have hawk hp plus I was going to install but I found out EBC blue stuff is better than the hawk pads. I’m trying to find information on racing pads. I’ve never used them.

Is there a backing plate on the rp 1 or the rp x

Ran a set on my M2c (RPX) were good until a third through. Now I get changing pedal length when hot. Seam to have changed / gone south, very odd ?? Changed fluid still no good. They were ace ! Can’t push them like I could.

@Sparkplugsteve

Жыл бұрын

Maybe they have glazed over and need a light sanding to remove the shine? Worth looking them over to be sure.

This is the info I've been after. I run Yellowstuff on Ford rotors and generally I've been pleased, but I'm going to have to replace this year... They've been way better than the Motorcraft shit the dealer tried to fob me off with ages ago which were scarily bad. Not tracked the Yellows but I do drive VERY enthusiastically when on my own. I know this is your track car, but how did you find the RP-X doing stuff like supermarket commutes or drives around town? Are they a bit meh until they're trackday hot, or are they still able to stop well from cold?

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Their perfect from cold but they do squeek

@ChristopherWoods

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve I was interested to hear your outcome from the EBC discs too. They feel any better than the stock rotors? Fitment good?

Have you thought about uprating your front callipers

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Yes but I want to keep using 15 inch wheels.

What are they like in the road/cold to use ? Had my 1st track day cut very short at the weekend due to yellow stuff pads taking a sh!* on me Was looking at upgrading to blue/rpx but the car does spend 90% of life on the road

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect on the road from cold but do squeek a bit.

@joecollings8775

11 ай бұрын

I had the exact same thing happen to me with the yellowstuff last month at Bedford. Gonna opt for the RPX on my 140 from what I've seen the bluestuff just look like a slightly better version of the yellowstuff and do have quite a fast wear rate!

Did you follow the official thermal conditioning instructions before going to the track? I don't know if I can complete that step even at the track!

@Sparkplugsteve

Жыл бұрын

I can't even remember what I should have done. Iv since used plenty of sets of rpx and don't really do a proper bed In anymore

People who criticise various pad compounds don't understand nothing fits all use cases. It's all about temperature management and operation range. I just bought rp-x after Orangestuff only lasted 1.5 track day, not happy. Bluestuff lasted 3 track days.

@cm98765432100

Жыл бұрын

Are the rp-x much better?

You ever tired Mintex M1144/M1155/M1166 racing brake pads?

@Sparkplugsteve

3 жыл бұрын

I tried m1144 many many yrs ago.

I can’t seem to find the pads on the EBC site, not the best website is it, I’m after a set for the megane RS 3 calipers

@Sparkplugsteve

3 жыл бұрын

It's a bit confusing on the website to be fair. Send them an email if it's not listed.

@Trophy_R

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve sorted mate, Kam racing, they send you both sets now at the same time so a bargain

@Sparkplugsteve

3 жыл бұрын

@@Trophy_R that's really good then.

What brake fluid do you run in the fiesta?

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Carbone Lorraine

So if you compare ME22 with RP-X: Which one is better on track, which is better on a daily ?

@Sparkplugsteve

Жыл бұрын

Me22 will last longer. Both are equally good performers though so just comes down to cost of the pad vs life expectancy

@vollcare4076

Жыл бұрын

@@Sparkplugsteve thanks. Would you say both have sufficient bold bite when used on a daily? Similar to OEM pads ?

@Sparkplugsteve

Жыл бұрын

@@vollcare4076 yes great when cold

The rp series are only for the bigger brake calipers though, right?

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Bigger as in what do you mean?

@Tomskii5

4 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve aftermarket. Or is this the original fiesta st caliper still?

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Yeh I'm Still original

@Tomskii5

4 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve well shit. I’ll need to check them out. Hated my yellow stuff, I like the ferodo ds2500 I’ve got on now but they’re not up to the task on track :(. This might be the solution, I hope :)

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Well hang on as iv got a discount code coming from ebc. Follow me on Instagram as il update it there.

Better than ds3000 then ??

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Iv never used ds3000 on this car. I used them in the focus but different caliper and bigger brakes. Only once I ever faded the ds3000. Their a good pad.

@dazgreen

4 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve oh ok. I’ve just got a set of 3000’s for my car cuz I totally cooked my last set of 2500’s. Hoping they’re better

@Sparkplugsteve

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they will be much better

@dazgreen

4 жыл бұрын

Spark Plug Steve good to know. I was kicking myself a bit when I watched your positive review of those ebc’s. But if the 3000’s work well then I’ll be happy