I've been using Ferodo for 20 years and absolutely love them! I've used some SBS pads on occassion when I can't get the Ferodo's and they are just as good. Only had a couple of experiences with the EBC's and wasn't very impressed - to the point that I will do whatever it takes to avoid using them ever again. I'm sure their quality has improved since so many others seem to have good things to say about them, but for me it only takes one bad experience with something like brakes for me to never use them again.