Rear brake pad recommendation - low dust if possible

[PHusername]

I've never owned a car with more brake dust at the rear, & very little at the front.

I suspect it could be related to traction/stability control, but I'm only guessing.

There are lots of options for front pads, but very few for the unique rear caliper. Does anyone have recommendations, especially if they've discovered a low dust option?

TIA.

[tony993]

Yes - it's caused by the electronic differential.

I don't let it bother me. The car annoys me in various ways, but I don't mind having black rear wheels.

[Martyn P]

PHusername said:

There are lots of options for front pads, but very few for the unique rear caliper. Does anyone have recommendations, especially if they've discovered a low dust option?

TIA.

I switched to ebc green stuff rear pads earlier this year. Not only are they better performing than the oem brembo pads but much less dust. If you are mostly road driving, not track days etc. would definitely recommend.

[PHusername]

Thanks Martyn,

It's been hard to find rear pads at all. I'm hoping over time more suppliers will provide a pad to suit the rear caliper.

I'm generally not a fan of EBC (based on other peoples' complaints at track days), but for my use of the car (touring/fast road driving) I'm sure they will be fine. I'm prepared to give them a try unless other recommendations come my way in the meantime.

[matt5964]

How about the ones David from Life110 created with EBC, described as less noise and less dust

https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

[jont-]

matt5964 said:

How about the ones David from Life110 created with EBC, described as less noise and less dust

https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

If they're like the fronts, I wouldn't go near them. Terrible life, I'm surprised David is prepared to put his name to them.

[worldwidewebs]

matt5964 said:

How about the ones David from Life110 created with EBC, described as less noise and less dust

https://life110.co.uk/collections/alpine-a110-tuni...

I found them very dusty and terrible life

[matt5964]

worldwidewebs said:

I found them very dusty and terrible life

Hmm will also need to find an alternative.

Are the location pins a must? As that’s the real limiting factor

Was having a set of the life pads put in next week as at Snetterton week after, so may be changing them quicker than I think

Did hear carbontec will put there material on oem worn backing pads, not sure how this would work out.

Or there is the MP site in France with the padgid pads but they are quite a premium

Other than that can’t see any other options

[worldwidewebs]

I have had the Carbotech XP8 on the rear of my car for coming up to 3 years - a great track pad with low dust. My only complaint would be that they can squeal when used on the road

[SlimJim16v]

It's the EBC green stuff you need, very low dust and good braking. If they are available for it.

[matt5964]

worldwidewebs said:

I have had the Carbotech XP8 on the rear of my car for coming up to 3 years - a great track pad with low dust. My only complaint would be that they can squeal when used on the road

What’s the process for getting them, do they have them on the shelf on exchange bases?
Or just sell them as is?

[worldwidewebs]

You’ll need to supply some old pads so he can reuse the backing. Give him (Ian) a call - he’s very helpful

[PHusername]

Reviving my old thread with a question about getting the electric park brake out of service mode.

I replaced my rear discs, pads & added braided hoses. It took a few tries (following the guide on here) to get the electric brake to retract into its service mode, but eventually I was able to change pads & all that. When I finished bleeding them, I didn't expect to have any issue with returning the park brake to normal operation, but I was worng.

Tried with car running, door closed. Foot on brake, push down on switch (short/long push, didn't matter), pull up/push down, in fact any combination I could think off, nothing. Car still has the park brake error & beeping. Also, battery has been on a tender for days so it's not related to low voltage.

Can anyone save my sanity?

I haven't tried the OBD scanner yet, but that's next I suppose.

Edited by PHusername on Tuesday 27th January 08:39

[PHusername]

OK, answering my own question for those that come along later.

I cast a wider net on the search criteria & it seems Renault's in many shapes & sizes use the same design setup. I found a link to a YT video where he showed taking the park brake out of service. It's a similar process to getting it into service (IGN on, foot on brake & accelerator, lift up (push down?) switch - or something like that.

Of course it took 2 or 3 tries to get it to work, but in the end it did & all is back to normal. I'm guessing this could be "general knowledge" for those that have been around Renault products for ages, but for me it's totally foreign. Might as well be speaking French...

Edited by PHusername on Tuesday 27th January 13:11

[PHusername]

I feel like I'm talking to myself, lol, but I always appreciate when forum members leave answers month/years before I had a question to ask.

So, to finish off this topic, based on a few comments above I've concluded that the EBC sourced rear pads Life110 sell are a different compound to EBC's standard range.

A member recommended EBC Greens as being low dust but I couldn't find them for the A110. Locally I could buy EBC Blues &, thinking I might want a more track focussed pad at some point, I chose that one.

After 400km of driving, I can say they do not drop much dust. Nothing like the OEM pads did. In fact, with Project Mu HC pads up front, the wheels now look more typical, with slightly more dust on the front wheels than the rear.

If I come to a different conclusion after 1000's of miles, I'll be sure to let everyone know.

[shaunwap]

Useful information, thanks for posting