[cycler]

Can anyone recommend brake pads that would be an upgrade from the stock OEM pads? I need to replace mine. Ive heard that the EBC redstuff, and wearever gold are a good upgrade. Any opinions?

 

[eavr4]

Can anyone recommend brake pads that would be an upgrade from the stock OEM pads? I need to replace mine. Ive heard that the EBC redstuff, and wearever gold are a good upgrade. Any opinions?

I am currently on Bendix ceramic pads
If your model is also on 325mm rotors front and rear then the part number is CFC1838 and CFC1821 . These are Ceramic Compound pads low dust and quiet. Braking is better than stock.

I am planning to upgrade further to Powerstop Evolution Z23 Carbon Fiber + Ceramic pads. Those part numbers are Z23-1838a and Z23-1821

If you are even more hard core go for Z26 and Z36 pads those have metallic shims that aid cooling of the pads for performance driving and tow.

EA

 

[cycler]

Hey eavr4. Thanks for responding. I wound up ordering a set of front and rear EBC Redstuff brake pads on the 4th. I should be getting them on Wed. I was told I needed 2 sensors as well that cost $38 each. Im debating on either doing it myself or just pay this one shop $250 that isnt too far away from my office to do both the front and rear brake pads.

 

[eavr4]

Hey eavr4. Thanks for responding. I wound up ordering a set of front and rear EBC Redstuff brake pads on the 4th. I should be getting them on Wed. I was told I needed 2 sensors as well that cost $38 each. Im debating on either doing it myself or just pay this one shop $250 that isnt too far away from my office to do both the front and rear brake pads.

I have not replaced my sensors...not for my XF (9yrs never replace) nor XE....going to chg 3rd set of pads.

EA