EBC brake pads

[WhiteNBlack08]

OK, I've done a couple of searches and not come up with anything, so I'm posting a new thread. Has anyone here installed the EBC black front brake pads? I did yesterday, and by the time I had 100 miles on them (mostly highway) they were squealling like a stuck pig. It's really embarrassing to pull up anywhere and have your brakes wailing like an old beater. I removed them tonight, and re-installed the OE pads, I have a 300 mile trip this weekend and wasn't going to listen to that the whole time.
I did notice when I removed them, that there was still some of the "break-in coating" left on them. Maybe I just need to use them some more? I have been really gentle on them, no sudden stops. I did notice though, that the harder I apply brakes, the less they squeal. If I make a nice gentle stop, they really make a lot of noise.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[smart fortimo]

Don't know about the black, but I have had the EBC green pads installed since leaving the dealer 10,500 miles ago-- no complaints.

[John_H]

The EBC greens have been fine for me from day one though I married them to some EBC rotors at the same time.

[SmartCard]

I'll be installing EBC Reds on my MINI on Tuesday.....I've read that EBCs may squeal a bit for the first 500 miles or so, but then quiet down. Its even acknowledged on the box that the noise problem shouldn't be considered a warranty issue in the early going (at least thats what it says for the reds) Give it a little more time (I've also seen it said to avoid stomping on them the initial 500 miles or so as well)

[SloPok]

Why change pads so soon? Do they stop better than the OEM pads?

[geosynch]

Originally Posted by SloPok

Why change pads so soon? Do they stop better than the OEM pads?

I don't know why others have changed pads, but I'm likely to change pads to a variety that doesn't generate as much dust soon.

geosynch

[WhiteNBlack08]

Originally Posted by geosynch

I don't know why others have changed pads, but I'm likely to change pads to a variety that doesn't generate as much dust soon.

geosynch

That's why I changed mine, I got so tired of cleaning all the black soot off my front rims. The EBC's aren't supposed to dust like the OE's. I just didn't expect the squealling. Thanks to those who have responded, I will probably putthem back on after my trip and see if they get better over the next week.

[p1nball]

EBC, the best place to get them at the best price??
Thanks,p1nball

[John_H]

It's been months since I searched the internet but I got my green pads when I got the car from my local Smart source:

Brake Up Grades - Default Store View

Feel free to search for better prices (I'm not sure if he's rock-bottom or a couple dollars more) but I know I can get what I need here.

[SloPok]

Originally Posted by p1nball

EBC, the best place to get them at the best price??
Thanks,p1nball

Look at Tire rack. I found them to be good on prices for Hawk pads. I've never used EBC.