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I bought some EBC 'Green stuff' pads for my TR 2350. I also bought the anti-squeal shims, because I'm tired of telling the world I'm coming to a stop. They came with some rubber-like pad to attach to them. Any experience out there? Should I use the pads, the shims, or both? And are the pads good?

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My experience with EBC Green stuff pads was less than stellar. I found they didn't perform any better than the much less expensive pads offered by other vendors. But my biggest complaint was the huge amount of brake dust they generated. I was constantly having to clean my wire wheels which were covered in dust after a very short time. I switched to a semi metallic pad and am much happier. But they did not squeal.
 
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David Stong said:
I bought some EBC 'Green stuff' pads for my TR 2350. I also bought the anti-squeal shims, because I'm tired of telling the world I'm coming to a stop. They came with some rubber-like pad to attach to them. Any experience out there? Should I use the pads, the shims, or both? And are the pads good?

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Not marque specific.
In all my years in auto repair, the knowledge gained from seminars and experience is All Disc Brakes Squeal. Our job was to minimize it.

Sometimes a fresh rotor surface. Usually the red or blue membrane on the back of the pads (allowed to set up in the sunshine for a bit), but bevelling the corners of the pads where they entered and exited contact with the rotor was the key.
 
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Thanks to all. I'll bevel the pads and see if it helps. I did this once in the past and it seemed to work, so I'll try it again. I'll try this on the green pads - sorry to hear they are no better than what I've got now, but thanks for the heads-up. I love to experiment, so I'll let you know how it all works.

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