so i need to replace the front brake pads on the max, and i was trying to decide between ceramic and semi-metallic pads. i heard that ceramic dont make any brake dust so your rims dont get nasty. is this true? is there any other advantage to ceramic, opposed to semi? what should i get? brands?

 

ceramic brakes better, and yes, you do get brake dust.
semi will wear out faster and heat up faster also.

 

are they more expesive? and what are some good brands?

 

Bought a front set of Bosch ceramics for around $58. They work great, dust less and stop quick.

 

I bought the Raybestos PGD540 recently for the rear. They are semi-metallic and leave no brake dust whatsoever. I was told that the ceramic pads have a tendency to squeal.

 

Not a sound out of mine for six months now. I had actually been told the ceramics were quieter and so far this is true.

 

Here that's all you need.
http://www.buybrakes.com/store/HB421-622
http://www.buybrakes.com/store/HB268-665

 

Wow. Excellent prices for Hawks. I may have to stock up for my next replacment............

 

Yeh in canneda everyone likes to Raybestos. IMHO it sucks

 

I don't use my brakes anyway so it doesn't make any difference to me what pads I've got. Has Hawk got you on commission or what, CystumMax? You post their website everyday, lol!

 

Another vote here for Hawks. Excellent braking performance and not a noise using them with stock rotors.

 

so are theses ceramic? does that price include shipping? and whats so great about hawk?

 

dont get semi-metallic. very noisy and have a grinding noise to it when heated up. unfortunately im running on semi-metallic and its nasty but still brakes hard. funny thing is that i have a lot of pad left after a couple thousand miles already. but id rather go with ceramic.

 

just bought some satisfied brand ceramic pads. they were $30 for the set so i'll try em and see.

 

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