Ceramic= Best Brake Pad material
07-27-2006, 09:21 PM
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Ceramic= Best Brake Pad material
Ok, I read somewhere that ceramic pads are superior to organic and semi-metallics in that they:
1 dont require bedding in
2 work better at higher temperature
3 dust less
4 make less noise
So I posted a thread in the brake forum, but it seems that orgers there didnt have much to say about ceramics. So, Ive come here to ask if anyone knew any drawbacks of ceramic pads(other than higher price).
There is also something going around on ebay called kevlar metallic pads or kevlar ceramics. Anyone have experience with these?
1 dont require bedding in
2 work better at higher temperature
3 dust less
4 make less noise
So I posted a thread in the brake forum, but it seems that orgers there didnt have much to say about ceramics. So, Ive come here to ask if anyone knew any drawbacks of ceramic pads(other than higher price).
There is also something going around on ebay called kevlar metallic pads or kevlar ceramics. Anyone have experience with these?
07-28-2006, 01:32 AM
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ceramic pads give the best life to your rotor and does create less brake dust. However, they don't give you the best stopping power. Metallic ones give u better stopping power but gives u more brake dust and also beats on the rotor. This is why i use semi-metallic.
answers to your questions
1) You should bed in brakes no matter what, it only takes a few go n stops so it sohuldn't be a concern,
2)Unless you're braking like a moron, they shouldn't overheat with whatever kind of brake pads you have.
3) yes they do produce less dust, but i'd rather have dust then slam into someone
4) noise usually comes from dirt n grime when you first install the brakes n rotors. If you make sure they're properly cleaned and grease, you'll be fine
answers to your questions
1) You should bed in brakes no matter what, it only takes a few go n stops so it sohuldn't be a concern,
2)Unless you're braking like a moron, they shouldn't overheat with whatever kind of brake pads you have.
3) yes they do produce less dust, but i'd rather have dust then slam into someone
4) noise usually comes from dirt n grime when you first install the brakes n rotors. If you make sure they're properly cleaned and grease, you'll be fine
07-28-2006, 04:38 AM
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Ceramic pads
I am running ceramic pads from Tire-Rack. They seem to me that they require less peddle force for the same braking effect compared to the crappy pads I had been using from the dealer. The dealers pads were supposed to be OEM. I don't drive hard like most of you young guys anymore but my '97 is still running fine.
07-28-2006, 07:33 AM
#4
im using hawk hps pads and i love them! low brake dust, low noise, with the hps pads and my stillen cross drilled rotors it felt like the car stopped better, but that might have just been the imagination kickin in. For sure looks better though!
07-28-2006, 10:27 AM
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im using pbr/axxis ultimate - i belive they are ceramic/kevelar im not 100% sure, but its easy to find out :P
anyways they run great! however there is a bit of noise, so they are louder than the previous metal masters, however there is less brake dust, which is what i was shooting for.
the performance is at least on par with metal masters.
anyways they run great! however there is a bit of noise, so they are louder than the previous metal masters, however there is less brake dust, which is what i was shooting for.
the performance is at least on par with metal masters.
07-28-2006, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ImmaSquashYou
ceramic pads give the best life to your rotor and does create less brake dust. However, they don't give you the best stopping power. Metallic ones give u better stopping power but gives u more brake dust and also beats on the rotor. This is why i use semi-metallic.
answers to your questions
1) You should bed in brakes no matter what, it only takes a few go n stops so it sohuldn't be a concern,
2)Unless you're braking like a moron, they shouldn't overheat with whatever kind of brake pads you have.
3) yes they do produce less dust, but i'd rather have dust then slam into someone
4) noise usually comes from dirt n grime when you first install the brakes n rotors. If you make sure they're properly cleaned and grease, you'll be fine
answers to your questions
1) You should bed in brakes no matter what, it only takes a few go n stops so it sohuldn't be a concern,
2)Unless you're braking like a moron, they shouldn't overheat with whatever kind of brake pads you have.
3) yes they do produce less dust, but i'd rather have dust then slam into someone
4) noise usually comes from dirt n grime when you first install the brakes n rotors. If you make sure they're properly cleaned and grease, you'll be fine
what are you serious? what are you talking about?
-Ceramic brake pads give you better stopping power way more than metallic.
The Ceramic pads wont heat up as fast as metallic...
-Gotta get your facts straight buddy.
-96i30azn
-If you want greater stoping power, Ceramics will own Metallic any day.....
-Ceramics will give you more brake dust, but will perform very well..
07-28-2006, 10:52 AM
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Brake pad materials are all a mixures. One needs to read some data sheets to see how each mix affects pad performance.
No we don't drive SHOs but the info is valid.
http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/survey/brakes1.html
No we don't drive SHOs but the info is valid.
http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/survey/brakes1.html
07-28-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dubbya
3 & 4 are FALSE. I had Axxis Ultimates and the were 10x more dust creating than my OEM pads and WAY more noise specifically when cold. Also they chew up rotors.
07-31-2006, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 96i30azn
Yeah but I have an I30 with 25 spoke wheels, they're not fun to clean.
08-01-2006, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximus_95
LOL that's very true, but if there was ever a time when you needed to brake hard on a down hill, and you rear ended someone, you wouldn't have minded having some dirty wheels.....
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