Brake pad questions - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03mawk1 · 02-27-2007, 09:28 PM

Its time for new pads, But i dont want to buy pads that don't perform as well as the original. I've checked EBC pads, Can some one explain the difference between the greenstuff, redstuff pads. Are these good quality pads or are there any better ones out there ? I don't do any racing I just want a pad that performs well. I'm not sure if this matters but I did order the Baer decela 13" rotors for the front.

2k4mach · 02-27-2007, 09:34 PM

greenstuff are great pads for the street and an occasional track day, i run them with Baers eradispeed 2piece rotors.
Redstuff still perform good but they need some heat in them to perform to there best my buddy with his viper found that out.

03mawk1 · 02-27-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

greenstuff are great pads for the street and an occasional track day, i run them with Baers eradispeed 2piece rotors.
Redstuff still perform good but they need some heat in them to perform to there best my buddy with his viper found that out.

Thanks for the info. In your opinion, Are your pads equal or better in performance than the stock ones.

2k4mach · 02-27-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 03mawk1

Thanks for the info. In your opinion, Are your pads equal or better in performance than the stock ones.

overall my braking better now than it was stock, I dont really wanna point the finger at any 1 part since i did rotors, pads, and SS brake lines all at once. the brakes work great hot or cold and ive yet to experience any fade with this setup

03mawk1 · 02-27-2007, 10:31 PM

Alright, Thanks again for the info and your time.

RAT · 02-27-2007, 10:34 PM

I have the HPS street pads from Hawk. They are better than stock.

2k4mach · 02-27-2007, 10:34 PM

no problem man

j rick kirby · 02-28-2007, 08:13 AM

On the street I am using Motorcraft on the rear(OEM quality and much cheaper than Ford) and Performance Friction Z pads on the front.This combo feels about like OEM to me and way less expensive.Oh,they are wearing like iron and the rotors look perfect.Very little dust also.

TR04MACH · 02-28-2007, 12:36 PM

I love my hawk hps pads, definitely got more bite than stock and i've have never heard a single noise out of them in the few thousand miles i've put on them so far.

Canoman · 01-10-2008, 02:54 PM

I've been reading up on some brake pad info here, and I'm looking at getting some Greenstuff pads to replace my worn, rear, stock pads. From what I've read, it's fairly common to get the wrong pads. So I want to be sure to get the right ones the first time. When I do a search on Summit for Mach 1 brake pads, I get a different part number than when I search for a Cobra.

Mach 1: EBC-DP21156
Cobra: EBC-DP21156-2

Can anyone tell me which one is correct?

Thanks!

Lonestar7 · 01-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Cobra! Front and rear have Cobra and they try to give you GT.

LS

johnfilice · 01-10-2008, 04:12 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ar=&perfCode=S

Here you go, just ordered me a pair, 50 bucks shipped.

Canoman · 01-10-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonestar7

Cobra! Front and rear have Cobra and they try to give you GT.

Thanks, Lonestar7. Ordered my pads just now. :ORANGE:

Canoman · 01-10-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by johnfilice

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ar=&perfCode=S

Here you go, just ordered me a pair, 50 bucks shipped.

That's a good price, but it says it's for GT's... From what I read, I don't know if those will fit without modification. Hope so, for your sake!

FordMan · 01-10-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Canoman

That's a good price, but it says it's for GT's... From what I read, I don't know if those will fit without modification. Hope so, for your sake!

It says for the Ford Mustang GT Bullitt...they have the same front brakes as the Mach 1

I'm surprised they're still available at the closeout price.

Lonestar7 · 01-11-2008, 08:26 AM

The only thing left after you install brakes is to bed the pads in and you can search here or just google it for the instructions how to do this that way your brakes will work really well.

LS

03SHKR · 01-11-2008, 11:37 AM

I ran EBC greens on stock rotors for a couple years. They are much better than stock pads. You do get more dust. But, IMO it's not that much more; it's managable.

mach1 03 · 01-12-2008, 08:57 AM

until this I have always hared bad thing about EBC am i missing something?

03SHKR · 01-12-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mach1 03

until this I have always hared bad thing about EBC am i missing something?

I dunno. I'm happy with them. And I know guys who switched from HPS pads and they liked them.

R.Shackleford · 01-12-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mach1 03

until this I have always hared bad thing about EBC am i missing something?

Extremely happy with my EBC yellows

02-27-2007, 09:28 PM	#1
03mawk1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: texas Posts: 63	Brake pad questions Its time for new pads, But i dont want to buy pads that don't perform as well as the original. I've checked EBC pads, Can some one explain the difference between the greenstuff, redstuff pads. Are these good quality pads or are there any better ones out there ? I don't do any racing I just want a pad that performs well. I'm not sure if this matters but I did order the Baer decela 13" rotors for the front.

02-27-2007, 09:34 PM	#2
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Brake pad questions greenstuff are great pads for the street and an occasional track day, i run them with Baers eradispeed 2piece rotors. Redstuff still perform good but they need some heat in them to perform to there best my buddy with his viper found that out. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

02-27-2007, 10:31 PM	#5
03mawk1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: texas Posts: 63	Re: Brake pad questions Alright, Thanks again for the info and your time.

02-27-2007, 10:34 PM	#6
RAT '10 TLAC FS Champion Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 439	Re: Brake pad questions I have the HPS street pads from Hawk. They are better than stock. __________________ RAT 65-FS Red River Region - SCCA 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 5 speed IUP K & N Air Filter Denso IT16 MM 1/4" wheel spacers Kumho XS Mach 1 Floor Mats Hawk HPS Brake Pads Tokico D-Spec Struts/Shocks Steeda 35 MM Anti-Sway Bar

02-27-2007, 10:34 PM	#7
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Brake pad questions no problem man __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

02-28-2007, 08:13 AM	#8
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Brake pad questions On the street I am using Motorcraft on the rear(OEM quality and much cheaper than Ford) and Performance Friction Z pads on the front.This combo feels about like OEM to me and way less expensive.Oh,they are wearing like iron and the rotors look perfect.Very little dust also. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

02-28-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
TR04MACH Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 541	Re: Brake pad questions I love my hawk hps pads, definitely got more bite than stock and i've have never heard a single noise out of them in the few thousand miles i've put on them so far. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1! Eaton Swapped 8psi SLP Longtube Headers SLP Catted Shorty X SLP Powerflo Catback JLT RAI Intake SCT Tune on 4bank chip Nitto DR 275/40/17 MM Lower Control Arms MM Urethane Rack Bushings Hawk HPS Pads w/ MM brake lines MM Full Length Subframes Steeda Tri-ax Sirius For Sale!

01-10-2008, 02:54 PM	#10
Canoman All your base... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX (DFW) Posts: 343	Re: Brake pad questions I've been reading up on some brake pad info here, and I'm looking at getting some Greenstuff pads to replace my worn, rear, stock pads. From what I've read, it's fairly common to get the wrong pads. So I want to be sure to get the right ones the first time. When I do a search on Summit for Mach 1 brake pads, I get a different part number than when I search for a Cobra. Mach 1: EBC-DP21156 Cobra: EBC-DP21156-2 Can anyone tell me which one is correct? Thanks! __________________ Mach 1 is gone.

01-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#11
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: Brake pad questions Cobra! Front and rear have Cobra and they try to give you GT. LS

01-11-2008, 08:26 AM	#16
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: Brake pad questions The only thing left after you install brakes is to bed the pads in and you can search here or just google it for the instructions how to do this that way your brakes will work really well. LS

01-11-2008, 11:37 AM	#17
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Brake pad questions I ran EBC greens on stock rotors for a couple years. They are much better than stock pads. You do get more dust. But, IMO it's not that much more; it's managable. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

01-12-2008, 08:57 AM	#18
mach1 03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,780	Re: Brake pad questions until this I have always hared bad thing about EBC am i missing something?

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