Stillen Pads
I traded a 02 EB for a 04 EB about 3 weeks ago. The brake dust problem on the 02 was kind of bad but tolerable. But, after a week with the 04, a wash and a 50 mile trip, I decided I wasn't going to be able to tolerate "anthicite" front wheels on a continuing basis. Anyway, thats how I found this forum and read that the problem is wide spread and did not inprove with mileage and that made me decide I was going to get some different pads.
I did a lot of net searching and was not able to find any pads for either an 03 or 04 Expy except for the Stillens. Being sceptical of Ford providing a free ungrade that would really work in a reasonable time, I decided to try the Stillens.
Conclusion: The "problem level" brake dust is gone. For the cost ($140 for all four corners) I would have liked to have seen no brake dust, but this may get better in a couple of hundred miles. (brake bedding). Actually, after the first 100 miles I had to swipe the wheel slot with my finger to tell if there was any dust! I left a finger mark but like I said, the improvement was enormous.
The Stillen pads are also a little less "grabby", which is good, and I'm guessing (based on seat o the pants tests) the overall stopping ability is at least as good if not better than OE. I'll check in later as to pad wear.
I'm satisfied. At least I don't feel like I need to wash the wheels every time I get home, which I really did feel like before.
