EBC Brake Pads for my 2010 LR4
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EBC Brake Pads for my 2010 LR4
I bought a nice set of EBC GD Sport rotors for my LR4 and need to get hold of a full set of EBC pads. I researched the EBC catalog and noticed there are weighted and non-weighted pads for both EBC Yellows and the new EBC Extra Duty Orange Pads.
My question is what does the more expensive weighted pads give, and can or should I just buy the non-weighted pads? Also, only appears the fronts give the choice of weighted or non-weighted. Rear pads are only non-weighted.
Here are the listed catalog part numbers I'm looking into:
EBC Yellow 7000
Front
DP42060R non-weighted
DP42123R with weights
Rear
DP41542R
EBC Extra Duty Orange
Front
ED92060 Non-weighted
ED92123 with weights
Rear
ED91542
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
My question is what does the more expensive weighted pads give, and can or should I just buy the non-weighted pads? Also, only appears the fronts give the choice of weighted or non-weighted. Rear pads are only non-weighted.
Here are the listed catalog part numbers I'm looking into:
EBC Yellow 7000
Front
DP42060R non-weighted
DP42123R with weights
Rear
DP41542R
EBC Extra Duty Orange
Front
ED92060 Non-weighted
ED92123 with weights
Rear
ED91542
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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They are to reduce noise. Brake noise comes from very high frequency vibrations when the brakes are applied. There have been many ways to deal with this vibration, to include: Heavy springs, special grease, adhering the pad to the caliper and also counterweights. Counterweights add mass and reduces the pads ability to move so quickly, lowering its frequency. You will find similar weights on exhaust systems to reduce "drone" noises.
So if you could care less about noise, the un-weighted pads will likely cost less and reduce unsprung weight. If you want to maintain a certain level of quiet, get the weighted.
So if you could care less about noise, the un-weighted pads will likely cost less and reduce unsprung weight. If you want to maintain a certain level of quiet, get the weighted.
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