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RoyvL
Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:08 am
Have read some threads here that others have used SBS and EBC pads in the front calipers.
I am considering one or the other as my dealership wants my firstborn as payment for OEM pads.
I know the EBC do not have anti-rattle clips, what about SBS.
Is the SBS part number 788HS or 796HS - I have been given both numbers by different dealers.
Is there a big difference in mileage on the pads. My OEM pads are toast at 19000 miles.
Any other issues.

TIA
astuber
Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:24 am
I switched to the EBC front pads for the same reason, $$ for the OEM pads.

I reused the anti rattle clip from the OEM pads. The EBC pads aren't any different than the OEM pads as far as I can tell and they are less than half the cost.

YMMV
sanjaun2
Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:51 pm
sbs pads do not have the anti rattle clips. So far mine have not needed them either. I kept the bmw pads in case I have to drill out the clips and rivit onto the sbs.
Dan-Peggy
Aug 2nd, 2006, 1:30 pm
Hey Guys,

I would be interested in a group buy on the EBCs if anyone is interested.

Thanks,

Dan & Peggy
zippy_gg
Aug 2nd, 2006, 4:49 pm
Hey Guys,

I would be interested in a group buy on the EBCs if anyone is interested.

Thanks,

Dan & PeggyThey are cheap enough that you don't need a group purchase.
Try here (http://www.chaparral-racing.com/) !
RoyvL
Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:55 pm
OK - done some more research....

The correct part number for the SBS pads is 778 HS. Found a set at 1/3 the price of OEM pads. I re-used the BMW anti-rattle clips.
So far so good :)
pieceofficer
Aug 4th, 2006, 12:06 am
Can you provide your source for the brake pads, and also how much did you pay?

Bill
patrick2000
Aug 4th, 2006, 12:29 am
sbs pads do not have the anti rattle clips. So far mine have not needed them either. I kept the bmw pads in case I have to drill out the clips and rivit onto the sbs.

I have had the same experience. I expected them to rattle, but with over 16K on them I doubt they will now.
RoyvL
Aug 4th, 2006, 3:32 am
Can you provide your source for the brake pads, and also how much did you pay?

Bill

I found some at a local dealer ( long way from you ) :)
Try here http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common/Frontpage.jsp?_requestid=251089