Opinions on Green Stuff brake pads

[Turbo]

I'm looking at replacing my TR8's brake pads and brake shoes and am debating between going with "regular" pads/shoes OR upgrading to the "Greenstuff" brand. Supposedly they stop better than OE style ? I don't autocross or race the car, just street use. However, you never know when you need to slam on the brakes when an inch or two can make the difference between a close call and some expensive body repair (be it me or the car !).

Any experience or comments on the Greenstuff pads ? Does anyone on this site use them. Comments either pro/con would be appreciated.

Thanks !

[Hasbeen]

I have been using them for years, on my 7. It does not stop anywhere
as well as my 8, with a full brake upgrade, including 4 pot front &
disc rears, but is much better than stock.

One thing I really like about them is very little brake dust, & what
there is, does not stick to the alloy wheels, or mark them as some
brake shoes dust does.

However, when used in the wet, the residue [wet dust] is slightly
corrosive on alloy wheels. It is not a problem if washed of in a day
or so, but can mark polished alloys, if left on them.

Hasbeen

[TR Tony]

I use Green Stuff pads, normal road use plus the odd bit of fun when road conditions permit!

I find the initial bite is better (whether hot or cold) & that the pads are less prone to fade when hot, or under repeated heavy use. Hasbeen is right that the brake dust produced does seem to be reduced.

Worthwhile upgrade I think.

Tony

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[Mowog73]

I spent some time talking to Ted Schumacher at the VTR NATC this past summer about improving the braking system on my step-son's TR7 project on a teenager's budget. He suggested using kevlar brake pads and shoes, along with SS brake lines and having the proportioning valve adjusted to provide more bias to the rear brakes.

Mark

1973 MGBGT, 1976 TR7, 1980 Spitfire 1500

[Ferris]

Pretty much the same for me. The difference in initial bite was pretty dramatic - I really like them.

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Kevin Anderson
(2)1980 TR7 DHC
1990 Jaguar XJ40

[Henk]

Oonly well experiences. [:)]

Henk

1980 TR7 US Convertible
1978 Mini Clubman Estate

[Chris Turner]

I think they are an improvement on the standard pads especially if Goodridge hoses and 4 speed cylinders have been used. The Greenstuff pads also work better with EBC grooved discs. I have today fitted a set of EBC discs and red stuff pads to my Focus RS, still bedding them in but already an improvement over the standard set up.

www.triumphtr.co.uk
TR8 FHC
TR7 Sprint

[Turbo]

Hi Guys:

Thanks for the comments; most appreciated ! Looks like everyone who responded has had good experience with them. One quick question though; I've read some people have reported brake "squeal" with the Greenstuff pads. Have any of those that have them on their cars found this ? No one has mentioned this but just wanted to ask.

Cheers

[Maxwell]

Hi Turbo

I'm running Greenstuff with no squeal.

Only a standard[ish] 2.0 and not used for trackdays!

Maxwell [8D]

[busheytrader]

Hi,

The bedding in period on my greenstuff bads was accompanied by all sorts of strange noises that I hadn't come across with conventional pads previously. A few hundred miles sorted that out.

After a couple of thousand miles of spirited V8 braking, the pads have hardly worn down at all. With goodridge hoses and uprated master cylinder / servo there's not much movement in the brake pedal either.

Cheers,


Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & Solid Bushes, Anti- Dive, Granada Vented Discs & Calipers, Green Stuff, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AllyCat 5 Spokes. No Door Stickers.

[Underdog]

I have them on my MGB and agree about the dusting. I never encountered any squealing. I have a set ordered for the TR8 with the Rimmer brake kit. The pads provided with the kit are producing a LOT of dust even with normal driving. I would have liked to try thier new red compound but not available for the Rimmer/AP Lockheed caliper as of yet.

72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[Turbo]

Thanks again guys !

Looks like I'll be "going green".

It's great being able to get feedback from those who've had actual experience with them.

Cheers