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I use EBC YellowStuff pads and yes, they ARE slightly thicker than a stock pad so they will seem "tight" when first installed in the caliper. Don't worry, they have a special break-in coating that will wear away in about 200 miles and then the rotors will spin normally (with just a bit of pad drag). The break-in period can be up to several hundred miles so don't worry if the brakes are grabby, squeal, or seem tight - this will all clear up a in short time and then you'll have a great set of brakes with tons of power and no fade. I track my car regularly and these pads are excellent.