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30th July 2013, 08:05 PM
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Problems with EBC Yellow Stuff pads and S8 Brembo calipers
Howdy y'all... I have a B5 S4 I have fitted with front Brembo calipers from a facelift S8. I purchased EBC Yellow Stuff pads for them, but when I went to install them, they didn't drop/slide in like the Textars that came with the calipers (I bought the calipers second hand). I had to file the powdercoat off the outer edges of the backing plates to get them to fit, and even then there was zero clearance - such a tight fit I had to tap them in place against the piston faces. I double and triple checked that I got the right pads for the application through EBC's catalog and my supplier and they are indeed correct. Now I have noticed that the metal shim on the outer pad on my right side has unglued itself and is migrating toward the wheel hub. I fixed it once a few weeks ago, but it has started moving again.
Has anyone had similar fitment/quality issues with EBC pads and their S8 calipers? Or EBC pads in general? Thanks a ton! 
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31st July 2013, 07:55 AM
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Sorry Ton i can't help as i have no Brembos
 but i'm sure Darren had EBC on his S when he had it. Someone will be along to help soon. Been quite quiet here the last couple of weeks.
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1996 A8 4.2 QS. Bose, Solar roof, um...um... rally sport towbar. Now gone to a new home as the Traders 8. Bright yellow bus o love.
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31st July 2013, 08:02 AM
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Mine has Brembos but with Mintex pads so I cannot advise. Sorry.
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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31st July 2013, 10:39 AM
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I used to run EBC Red Stuff on my old S8 and had exactly the same problem. Each time I needed to file off the excess material to ensure the pad could slide freely. I seem to remember Darren having the same problem with his Yellow Stuff pads.
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31st July 2013, 03:50 PM
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Yes I had the same problem and had to use an angle grinder to clean off the edges of them. The time before that I had them fitted by a local independent and he forced them in and that caused me loads of problems. Best to grind them off and make them fit nice and slack 
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