iSweep vs. Redstuff

Needsdecaf · 10-12-2023, 01:30 PM

Thoughts on the two for street driving, occasionally spirited and the very occasional (maybe) autocross? The iSweeps are nearly double the price of the EBC Red Stuff. Worth it?

christianb5s4 · 10-12-2023, 02:56 PM

The consensus in my research is that they are comparable from a braking performance and noise perspective, but that iSweep might dust less and are far easier to find. Most have had a very hard time finding stock of EBC pads.

For what it's worth, I just ordered iSweep is2000 pads. I have run Red Stuff on my other car for four years and I wouldn't consider them low dust.

Berzerker · 10-12-2023, 04:02 PM

I'm going full iSweep 1500 this time around. EBCs are cheaper, but I think the iSweep's dust less. I don't notice any braking issues with iSweeps.

christianb5s4 · 10-13-2023, 03:29 PM

Shout out to RG Sport, I placed my order for iSweep2000s Wednesday and received them today.

Mautofied17 · 10-13-2023, 10:07 PM

Might be going iSweep simply because I’ve been waiting 60+ days for EBCs with no end in sight.

kgelfen360 · 10-13-2023, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SickStroke6.0

Might be going iSweep simply because I’ve been waiting 60+ days for EBCs with no end in sight.

Where did u order ?

r33_RGSport · 10-14-2023, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by christianb5s4

Shout out to RG Sport, I placed my order for iSweep2000s Wednesday and received them today.

Thank you for your business.

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Originally Posted by kgelfen360

Where did u order ?

Order from my website.

Mautofied17 · 10-14-2023, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kgelfen360

Where did u order ?

I ordered the EBC from ECS Tuning.

I’ll order the iSweep’s from RG.

TopJimmy · 10-14-2023, 07:44 AM

Just a report on my IS2000s:
-They’re quiet, like silent. Maybe 1 short vibe coming to a stop sign once. Expected from ceramic. Never happened again.
-The dust is fine black and not sticky. Wayyy better than the brown sticky goo that comes off BMW’s OEM recipe pads.
-The IS2K bite is nice and firm, maybe a little better than OEM. When I switched to RedStuff in my F82 braking had a little less bite than stock.

Short read:
Great as a street performance pad.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-14-2023, 12:15 PM

They are comparable, ISweep is more readily available but more expensive.

Its a choice of whether you wish to wait or would rather spend more to get it right away

JDUNITNOW · 10-15-2023, 12:37 AM

I ordered EBC pads from Armageddon website that said they were in stock. Of course they are not and when I tried to cancel order, they gave me the bs about they don't have control of website and of I cancel, there is a 25% restocking fee. I ordered the carbotech 1521 pads and they were here in three days.

geko29 · 10-15-2023, 01:16 AM

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there is a 25% restocking fee.

Lol, a surcharge for restocking a product they never stocked in the first place? That's rich. I would absolutely dispute that charge and let them try that shit on the CCs investigations department.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-15-2023, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I ordered EBC pads from Armageddon website that said they were in stock. Of course they are not and when I tried to cancel order, they gave me the bs about they don't have control of website and of I cancel, there is a 25% restocking fee. I ordered the carbotech 1521 pads and they were here in three days.

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Originally Posted by geko29

Lol, a surcharge for restocking a product they never stocked in the first place? That's rich. I would absolutely dispute that charge and let them try that shit on the CCs investigations department.

If the website said in stock when you ordered, you can dispute the charge and you will 100% win the dispute.

kgelfen360 · 10-15-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by geko29

Lol, a surcharge for restocking a product they never stocked in the first place? That's rich. I would absolutely dispute that charge and let them try that shit on the CCs investigations department.

Yea a lot of these small websites have hidden charges. In reality none of them are legit unless they actually send you the product. I just do dispute if they don’t refund let Amex deal with it.

dj_intrinsic · 10-18-2023, 12:13 AM

Is a wear sensor needed to purchase or can your take the stock ones off and re-install on the new pads?

edi221 · 10-18-2023, 04:14 AM

Just installed my IS2000 today, so far haven't tried stopping from high speed yet. But here's what I feel, brake setting I used comfort, I felt that I have to push extra 1-2cm of the brake to stop the car. I think I just need to get use to this, so no big deal.

For me, the feel for comfort is more like sport setting. Will try the sport setting this weekend to see if same feel or even more different feel.

I just used it right away, change the pad after my first service. No need to bed it, I don't feel any shaking or vibrating when stopping the car, so that's fantastic. All in all lucky I bought it and finally installed it.

forcefed · 10-18-2023, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_intrinsic

Is a wear sensor needed to purchase or can your take the stock ones off and re-install on the new pads?

Use the original ones, only replace them when they're worn down and you get a message saying change your brakes.

10-12-2023, 01:30 PM	#1
Needsdecaf Major General 6950 Rep 6,840 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	iSweep vs. Redstuff Thoughts on the two for street driving, occasionally spirited and the very occasional (maybe) autocross? The iSweeps are nearly double the price of the EBC Red Stuff. Worth it?
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christianb5s4 Captain 941 Rep 640 Posts Drives: Built 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	The consensus in my research is that they are comparable from a braking performance and noise perspective, but that iSweep might dust less and are far easier to find. Most have had a very hard time finding stock of EBC pads. For what it's worth, I just ordered iSweep is2000 pads. I have run Red Stuff on my other car for four years and I wouldn't consider them low dust. __________________ 2024 M3 CompX Dravit Grey - MP HAS - Millway - MHC+ carbon - CS software - MAD single-mid - PPF 2019 G05 X5 x40i, built 2001 600whp B5 S4.
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Berzerker Colonel 3109 Rep 2,768 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 Convert ... [0.00]	I'm going full iSweep 1500 this time around. EBCs are cheaper, but I think the iSweep's dust less. I don't notice any braking issues with iSweeps.
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christianb5s4 Captain 941 Rep 640 Posts Drives: Built 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Shout out to RG Sport, I placed my order for iSweep2000s Wednesday and received them today. __________________ 2024 M3 CompX Dravit Grey - MP HAS - Millway - MHC+ carbon - CS software - MAD single-mid - PPF 2019 G05 X5 x40i, built 2001 600whp B5 S4.
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Mautofied17 First Lieutenant 113 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Might be going iSweep simply because I’ve been waiting 60+ days for EBCs with no end in sight. __________________ Blake - 2024 M3 Competition xDrive Square 826M 20" Wheels, Dinan HAS, Dinan Midpipe, Dinan Axle-Back Exhaust, Dinan 10/12mm Spacers, SST Valve Controller
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TopJimmy Major General 5538 Rep 5,211 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	Just a report on my IS2000s: -They’re quiet, like silent. Maybe 1 short vibe coming to a stop sign once. Expected from ceramic. Never happened again. -The dust is fine black and not sticky. Wayyy better than the brown sticky goo that comes off BMW’s OEM recipe pads. -The IS2K bite is nice and firm, maybe a little better than OEM. When I switched to RedStuff in my F82 braking had a little less bite than stock. Short read: Great as a street performance pad. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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edi221 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3C Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Just installed my IS2000 today, so far haven't tried stopping from high speed yet. But here's what I feel, brake setting I used comfort, I felt that I have to push extra 1-2cm of the brake to stop the car. I think I just need to get use to this, so no big deal. For me, the feel for comfort is more like sport setting. Will try the sport setting this weekend to see if same feel or even more different feel. I just used it right away, change the pad after my first service. No need to bed it, I don't feel any shaking or vibrating when stopping the car, so that's fantastic. All in all lucky I bought it and finally installed it.
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