EBC Disks & Pads For Your Smart Car
July 8, 2008 · Print This Article
EBC Disks & Pads Installed on a smart fortwo.
Over the first two issues of smartimes we have discussed and reviewed various modifications to make your smart go faster. It is essential that one of the first considerations of performance modifying is how to make the smart brake more effectively in balance to the increase in speed. [pay]
When our smart was first re-mapped we installed EBC black brake pads to ensure we up rated the stopping performance in line with the speed. Now we are going to add a sports exhaust it is time to look at further braking enhancement prior to its installation.
We chose the most common dimpled and grooved disks used by smart owners, EBC . Other makes are available but EBC are easily available and reasonably priced. Along with the disks we changed the pads to the EBC green.
The braking system on your smart or any car is not to be taken lightly. We engaged a competent mechanic to install these products at a cost of £35. If you feel confident that you can install these items yourself and have the correct tools, on line instructions are available at http://www.smartcar-owner.co.uk/turbo_groove_brake_disc.htm
Our mechanic, while installing the disks and pads kindly painted the brake calipers red with Hammerite smooth. This was a nice finishing touch complementing the combination of disks with the Khan alloy wheels.
Conclusion
After a few days the disks and pads had bedded in. During this period there had been an obvious improvement to the stopping distance. Once fully bedded I would rate this EBC combination at 20% quicker than smart originals. If you have increased your smart’s power, this is a must have safety upgrade.
Costs:
EBC disks £ 87.99
EBC green £ 34.99
Installation £ 35.00
Total £ 157.98
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