Discount Tire EBC Brake Giveaway!

[Discount Tire]

Discount Tire Direct has obtained some FREE evaluation brakes from the friendly folks at EBC to launch its new line of premium brake pads. For the next three weeks 3 lucky forum members will win a set of UltraMax Front Brake pads. (1 winner per week for 3 weeks)

UltraMax
Premium OE replacement brakes for the daily driver application.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/Assets/ultimaxpic.jpg

We are sure you will be delighted with the quality of these fine components manufactured in the UK by EBC brakes and now available on-line from Discount Tire Direct. DTD is now showcasing the entire EBC Brakes pad and rotor range available for two day delivery across most of the United States.

To be eligible all you have to do is post in this thread, tell us what YOU need from your brakes or what needs to be improved on the brakes you have now.

The first drawing will be Friday October 2nd, 2009. Good luck!


More information about EBC Brakes:

Discount Tire Direct now offers EBC Brakes and Rotors (http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7748)

To purchase EBC brake products from us please visit us on: eBay Motors-EBC Brakes (http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Discount-Tire-Direct_EBC-Brakes_W0QQ_fsubZ1116530014QQ_sidZ8052644QQ_trksid Zp4634Q2ec0Q2em322)

[Radar24]

What I want in the brake pads are low dusting and long lasting pads. Like 80k miles! That do not have the pad backing delaminate and separate from the lining on vehicles driven short distances. Where the pads last more years than is normal.

Another nice feature would be 100% compatibility with the OE style of pad shims. I do not mean pads that do not need or use the OE shims. If Honda put them there in the first place, then there must be a good reason.

-Rg

[drdave00]

I'll need some new pads soon as km's are rising. Long lasting high performance braking required. Thanks

[illegal]

Another nice feature would be 100% compatibility with the OE style of pad shims. I do not mean pads that do not need or use the OE shims. If Honda put them there in the first place, then there must be a good reason.

-Rg

lol your kidding right? Nevermind....

[Radar24]

Actually I am not. FYI, most if not all aftermarket pads I have come across are not 100% compatible. The pre-shimmed pads are generally 0% compatible with the factoiry shims.

But you already knew that. You are just trying to start trouble.

Or is this another case where you now better than the brake engineers at Honda too? Dam those know nothing engineers! :rolleyes: And here I thought they did a fine job with the brakes on my '08 CR-V! Perhaps a 9 out of 10. A perfect 10 if it stopped in a shorter distance. So why mess with success and do without the shims is my point?

Your overwhelming knowledge in all things automotive is amazingly incredible... :D Maybe you should write a white paper on that topic too. So we can all be enlightened. :rolleyes: You can call it 'Theory of braking 101'. Great for dummies in fourth grade like me.

My gratitude to the Audio Master, excuse me to the 'Audio Expert' would be endless. :rolleyes:

-Rg

[westham]

I got to say things made in the UK are better than what is made in Asia ( I come from England.)........so these EBC Ultramax brakes will suit me just fine.
All I need is good stopping power, good value and low brake dust.

[tkcr]

I'm in. I could use some new brake pads, especially if they are low dust. I can't stand that stuff on my wheels.:mad:

[illegal]

Actually I am not. FYI, most if not all aftermarket pads I have come across are not 100% compatible. The pre-shimmed pads are generally 0% compatible with the factoiry shims.

But you already knew that. You are just trying to start trouble.

Or is this another case where you now better than the brake engineers at Honda too? Dam those know nothing engineers! :rolleyes: And here I thought they did a fine job with the brakes on my '08 CR-V! Perhaps a 9 out of 10. A perfect 10 if it stopped in a shorter distance. So why mess with success and do without the shims is my point?

Your overwhelming knowledge in all things automotive is amazingly incredible... :D Maybe you should write a white paper on that topic too. So we can all be enlightened. :rolleyes: You can call it 'Theory of braking 101'. Great for dummies in fourth grade like me.

My gratitude to the Audio Master, excuse me to the 'Audio Expert' would be endless. :rolleyes:

-Rg


so all the companies that make upgraded pads that have been raced on and scientifically proven to be better than stock are just dumb enginiers as well? Ok, so if it's not oem it is a waste of money and inferior, thats what your saying in all your posts. BTW the audio expert tag was put on by the mods because of my certifications, so drop it. You seem to have no knowledge whatsoever on anything you pretend to speak to, and give out pointless inacurate bs advise. This is why all the people on hondasuv and honda-tech, to just name a couple, hate this site.

[illegal]

so, from a racers point of view, who actually has experience with said product, I personally dont prefer ebc after some bad experiences with the green stuff pads. I hope these are better. In my opinion, and about a million other people as well, who actually race, and do it for a living, the best combo for a street honda is brembo's, hawk pads, and stainless steel lines. The oem lines are INFERIOR and a all around bad design.

[Back2Honda]

I want a brake pad that doesn't produce a lot of brake dust yet has great stopping power. Low noise is a must too. Honda rotors are known to warp so it has to be really good so it doesn't cause the warping.

I need to replace my stock pads as it is starting to squeal. October 2nd is my birthday so I hope I win. :D

[Radar24]

I considered not taking the bait on the grounds that it is not worthy of a response. Not worthy of my time and effort. Maybe I should just let the readers decide for themselves. For it is rather easy to see what is going on here. Since I disagree with you often, apparently I must be always wrong. Never the other way around. Just on your say so or because of your alleged implied race experience. Give me a break. How many Indy 500s or Daytonas have you won? That is funny. Race experience… Do I threaten your Male ‘’EGO’ because I disagree?

I got news for you. I would venture to speculate that the large majority of member have never raced, never will race and do not need race proven parts. But rather need parts that have characteristics more practical for the average everyday type of driving, commuting, shopping and the occasional off the road forays. Parts that that perform better day in and day out and all things considered in the long run may be cheaper. That fit perfectly every time. Not all OE parts are more expensive or perform poorer in everyday use. If they did then what the hell are you doing with a Honda? if the OE parts are so inferior why is that they last so long. HEH? Could it be that they perform well enough 99% of the time if maintained as specified by Honda? Not the few profit seeking dealers that may over maintain at the driver's expense. The 1% where they fail to perform adequately possibly being due to abuse as is often encountered in racing. While some Hondas have a racing heritage in some cases, CR-Vs are not designed for racing. What a joke!

I do not think, actually I know I am not the only one on this forum with the opinion that OE parts are generally better in normal use. So I will cut out the “Audio Expert’ bit when you cut out the unnecessary personal attacks and flaunting your Saturday afternoon Northern Virginia 25 at the local race track experience. HA! My legs are shaking and I am speechless from your threats. But not wordless. :)

so all the companies that make upgraded pads that have been raced on and scientifically proven to be better than stock are just dumb enginiers as well?
I never said that or at least never meant to. Often, but not always, aftermarket parts are inferior in one way or another. I have no idea how good or bad the engineers are. For marketing reasons counter to what the engineering opinions are, specs not immediately obvious may not be met by that aftermarket parts. Like the quality, type and application of paint for example. Fastener quality is another. There are many other criteria. That is why OE cost more sometimes. That has been my experience. Maybe not that of others and obviously not yours.

While I have not raced in any capacity other than in the occasional vacant road when young and foolish, I was possibly rebuilding carburetor, starters and alternators before you even discovered what a screwdriver was for. Maybe before you were born. Now that does not make me a better OC member than you but it is my experience! That is a fact and not fiction. You can take it to the bank with a grain of salt. Very few things are so absolute. History is cast in concrete. You nor I can change it. It is what it is.

Ok, so if it's not oem it is a waste of money and inferior, thats what your saying in all your posts.

That is not true either. You are generalizing way too much. You get what you pay for most of the time! But I do not use OE brake pads for example due to the dust and shorter life of OE semi-metallic pads. There is nothing wrong with OE pads otherwise in form fit and function. But the replacement pads I choose are made by an OE supplier and not Joe Blow making and marketing the next generation of brake pads out of his garage. That may be better in one or more characteristics but not in all of them. Not the best choice for the average everyday driver. Certainly not with the same degree of accuracy or quality controls that’s for sure most of the time OE parts have.

BTW the audio expert tag was put on by the mods because of my certifications, so drop it. You seem to have no knowledge whatsoever on anything you pretend to speak to, and give out pointless inaccurate bs advise. This is why all the people on hondasuv and honda-tech, to just name a couple, hate this site

Wow! Where do I begin; irrational personal attacks on your part sort of sums it up pretty well. A lot of my posts regurgitate opinions of recognized experts from recognized sites. So if my posts are all as worthless and baseless as you say that they are then the so called experts are all wrong too! Give me a break!

Finally if you and your friends hate this site so much, wouldn’t the logical thing to do is to go away and not bother us with your needless attacks? Anyone with a lick of common sense would do that unless they are a masochist. This site would be much better off. The OC is all about helping people that may just know a little bit less than both of us and are seeking advice. Not about showing off nor is it not about negative personal attacks that accomplish nothing.

YEEZ! Where are the sensors when you need them?

OK, I am now done wasting time on your ridiculous nonsense. I do not think anyone on this site can help you out. Please go see someone qualified. Maybe a shrink.

-Rg

[kgf3076]

Children! don't make me stop this car. Now sit quietly and let me concentrate on trying to hook a free set of brake pads.

I don't like brake dust, I don't like squeaky brakes and I don't like people flaming each other because it doesn't move civilization forward in any manner.

Now cut it out and behave... :)

[Radar24]

I am so sorry. This is no forum for such defensive verbal jousting on my part. You are absolutely correct ‘kgf3076’. Such childish behavior need not be paid any attention to. Doing so does put you at the same childich level. I should have just passed on the personal attacks as was my original instinct. Responding does accomplish nothing as it is beyond help.

I do hope you get the Brake Pads as an award for the CPPA (Carter Peanut Peace Award). Nothing would be more fitting than a set of brake pad. :) For helping me put a stop to all the nonsense...

But should I win them (I never win anything) I assure you that I will inspect them and disect them to insure they met my high standards. That they are as good as the OE pads in every aspect! :D At the price they should be very competitive. No part of them shall go untouched.

Peace be with you!

-Rg

[Back2Honda]

Who is the winner?

[westham]

Who is the winner?
They must be still putting the names into the hat!:)

[Discount Tire]

Congratulations

Back2Honda!

You are today's winner. Please PM us your name, address and phone number. We all look forward to hearing what you think about your winnings.

Have a great weekend. Good luck to everyone for next weeks drawing.

[qwrty]

Congratulations

Back2Honda!

You are today's winner. Please PM us your name, address and phone number. We all look forward to hearing what you think about your winnings.

Have a great weekend. Good luck to everyone for next weeks drawing.

wow!
congratz!!

dont you guys give like a discount coupon/gift checks..??:D
i wanna try the yellow stuff!! and slotted rotors..

[Back2Honda]

Congratulations

Back2Honda!

You are today's winner. Please PM us your name, address and phone number. We all look forward to hearing what you think about your winnings.

Have a great weekend. Good luck to everyone for next weeks drawing.

Wow I'm speechless. I didn't expect to win. This is a great birthday present!!

I'll be sure to give my feedback on these pads when I get them installed. Thanks Discount Tires and EBC!!!

Edit: I forgot to add that I have a 2006 CR-V LX 2WD

[73stallion]

as a self employed mobile mechanic working out of my V, i want to see some good brakes i can reccomend to my customers. i'd like to be entered in the drawing for next week. plus i just hit wear indicators today....

[Discount Tire]

Congratulations TKCR You have been drawn as this weeks winner. Please PM us your Full name, Address, Phone number and the year, make, Model and Engine size of your vehicle.

Thank you all for playing. The last drawing will be 1 week from today, good luck.

[Radar24]

Hey, Hey TK. You just got your pads for free!
If they are low dusting then you will love them.
Let us know what you think. How they stack up to the OE pads!

-Rg

[rslayback]

I need low dusting, good stopping power at a low price.

[tkcr]

Hey, Hey, I can't believe I won. I will let everyone know how they work out.:)

[Radar24]

Hey, Hey I want to be in the last drawing.

What I want/need has not changed; long wearing, rotor friendly, very low dusting, good stopping hot and cold with little fade, low corrosion of the backing plate.

I basically want everything!

Hey, Hey give me a ZBrake!

-Rg

[qwrty]

im curious bout the yellow stuff..
im installing a set in 2wks on my "toy" crv 99 ex 5sp..
its my weekend car, i dont care bout the high dusting,
i just need it to do its job when cold and especially hot..
im balancing my V again and hopefully it could hit a track(circuit)
or any motor event on my area and see how itll hold..
the green stuff will be for my other V, 97 LX auto...
ill also get the slotted rotors.. makes both V looking
sporty.. LOL!! :D

[rslayback]

I need a low dust long lasting pad, nothing so far seems to fit my needs in both areas.

[Radar24]

Not even the ceramic pads whose dust is not so visible compared to semi-metallics which are OE in the '08?

-Rg

[Discount Tire]

Congratulations qwrty! You have been drawn as the third and final winner for this EBC brake giveaway! Please PM us your full name, address, phone # and your vehicle's exact year, make model and engine size.



Thank you all for participating. We hope to do more giveaways like this in the future so keep your eye out.

Discount Tire and EBC Brakes thank you all for your support.

[qwrty]

WOWOW!! :eek:

thanks!!! :D
btw we just bought a set of tires from you guys on ebay!
shipped for free, :)

[Back2Honda]

Congrats to the other two winners! I have not receive the brake pads yet so I cannot give a review of them.

[tkcr]

Yeah ditto here. Been lookin' for them though.

[Radar24]

Ya'll better hope that the freebies do not come in a saucer shaped balloon. Maybe the balloon boy will delver them!

Maybe Falcon might want a tip...

-Rg

[tkcr]

Your to Funny!!:D

[Back2Honda]

Was this giveaway a hoax just like balloon boy?! :p

[tkcr]

Nope, when my package landed, I actually had something come out. It was a brand new set of brake pads!!:D

[Back2Honda]

Nope, when my package landed, I actually had something come out. It was a brand new set of brake pads!!:D

I'm not surprise they have them
for the first gen already. The second gen doesn't get any of the good stuff. :(
i guess EBC has to make it from scratch.

How do they perform?

[tkcr]

Haven't used them yet. Been quite short on time with working overtime. Hopefully if the weather continues to hold out, I can get them on before winter. If not, it will have to wait till spring.

I'll admit it, I'm a ***** anymore when the weather turns cold.:o

[Back2Honda]

So the pads came today! Gonna have to install them after the holidays.