[dcohen13]

Well I was getting really tire of the OEM sqeal and brake dust from the BMW M brake pads. I decided to switch it up to EBC. After speaking with them, I landed on the Yellow Stuff. My driving style is daily driving, some canyon driving, and rallies. I rarely track the car.

So far after a week, there is no squeal at all. That includes heavy braking and slow braking. Brake dust is minimal, COMPARED to what the OE pads produced.

https://ebcbrakes.com/products/ebc-y...pads/#discover

[pbonsalb]

How is the initial bite compared to stock? Pedal feel compared to stock? Stopping distance compared to stock?

[Ropes]

I had these on my M4 and loved them. I can't comment on how the feel is for irons on the M5 because I have CCBs. In the M4 cold bite and initial bite were similar. The OEM brakes strated out strong and would become soft and lose friction as the temps rose. If memory serves me right, the DOT brake codes for OEM were "GF" and the Yellows were "GG." I also had no squeaking with those pads.

[dcohen13]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

How is the initial bite compared to stock? Pedal feel compared to stock? Stopping distance compared to stock?

Pedal feel was slightly looser in beginning, now I cannot tell a difference. As for initial bite, they are about the same. I am very happy, as there is much less brake dust and zero squeal, thus far.

[Desking101]

I have the red stuff pads on mine as of about 2 weeks ago. No discernable dust, and after a little break in mileage there is 0 squeal. My car is finally not embarrassing to drive

[jm490]

What’s the difference between yellow stuff and red stuff?

Also how do you think these might compare to the Isweep. A few people that have the Isweep here say the same about them. Wondering which direction to go as I need a solution fast too.

Thanks!

[dcohen13]

Originally Posted by jm490

What’s the difference between yellow stuff and red stuff?

Also how do you think these might compare to the Isweep. A few people that have the Isweep here say the same about them. Wondering which direction to go as I need a solution fast too.

Thanks!

From their website, they are very similar, but they say the Red Stuff are the LOWEST brake dust pad that they make. Where as the Yellow Stuff is the quietest pad that they make. The Red Stuff is a ceramic pad as well. I went with EBC over iSweep, only because I have seen EBC at many track events and SEMA through the years. Nothing bad to say about iSweep, I just know of EBC better. They are OEM on many cars as well.
https://ebcbrakes.com/products/ebc-r...ic-brake-pads/
See below for Red Stuff chart: