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Front Pads - Ferodo DS2500 V Project MU HC 800

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Hello all,

I am going to replace my front pads (EP3) and just wanted to see some real life opinions.

So I have decided on the Ferodo DS2500 or the Project MU HC 800

Both claim to be premium and they are similar in price (Prioject Mu are about £20 more expensive)

I have heard good things about both but has anyone compared the two? I remember that one of the Admisitrators on this site dislikes the DS2500 as they can wear/ warp the discs faster?

I am not really fussed about dust – just how quickly you can stop and how long they will last.

Any comments appreciated.
 
Also consider the Dixcel equivalent, cant remember the pad name I have but the same price as the mu pads and they are great, much better than the Ferrodo.

PBS also offer a great alternative
 
I've got DS2500's and after one track day I had managed to glaze the pads on all four corners. Had to rub them back, the discs too and then bed in all over again. Also despite greasing the backs a couple of times and using the OEM retainers and anti-squeal plates they still squeal despite having plenty of material left on them.

I will be changing for another brand soon when these have worn out.
 
Thanks guys, I will have a quick look at the Dixcels but from the looks of it I will be getting the Project MU Pads!
 
Thanks Dooksy - that's another one for me to research now (and I thought I had made my mind up :) )

I have another post up at the moment regarding discs (Stoptech or RPB) if you have any thoughts on these that would be appreciate.
 
HC800+ every time, DS2500 have a tendency to crumble on track and leave a build of debris on the disc creating vibration I found, And the fact mine were +50% worn after one trackday and EBC yellows on the same car, same track would last 3 trackdays told me they don't have a great wear rate.

The DS2500 do have a good initial bite though, HC800+ are better performing pad over all in terms of consistency, coping with high temps and wear rate.
 
Thanks guys- I have now ordered PBS pads and RBP discs. £256 delivered which is not bad.

will give an update once fitted and bedded in!
 
I had great results with pbs, only tried ds2500 before hand and not in anger. Pbs were good all day and not overly dusty considering. I'm sure you'll be happy.

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Previously used DS2500 with StopTech Groovesport disks. Not sure if it was the disks or pads, or a bad combination but I got really bad brake juddering after 2 laps of the Nurburgring.

Since upgraded the front brakes with StopTech 4-pots & Ferodo DS2500 pads & it hasn't been an issue since. Works really well.
 
That's typical of DS2500 on some discs. Bedding in procedure is important, too.
 
Dooksy said:
That's typical of DS2500 on some discs. Bedding in procedure is important, too.
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When I did the bedding in procedure of the Stoptech BBK on the track car I felt sick as a dog! But the brakes are really good and haven't had any problems on the two track days they've seen so far.
 
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