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#1 ·
I have always heard that ceramic brakes are the best , Is this true and should I have them installed the next time I need brakes.
 
#2 ·
@Flush4ing4

I never cared for ceramic or lifetime brake pads, they will most likely last a long time, probably eat-up your rotors prematurely and possibly be noisy but will last a long time.....

I have always used standard organic brakes (makes more dust), never had any noise issues or ate up, warped / overheated rotors and this is all my opinion, :)
 
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Pros and Cons of the two leading types.

Ceramic pads represent the latest in brake pad technology and were originally introduced on production vehicles in the 1980s. Ceramic pads are created from a blend of super-strong ceramic and copper fiber imbedded into the pad compound. Here's a quick breakdown of their pros and cons:

Pros:

They're quieter than semi-metallic pads
They create less dust, keeping your wheels cleaner
They last longer than semi-metallics

Cons:

They're not recommended for racing or heavy-duty towing
They're generally more expensive than comparable metallic pads
They generally cause more wear to brake rotors than metallics


Semi-Metallic Brake Pads:

Semi Metallic brake pads have been around for decades and as their name implies, are made with portions of metal fibers in the brake pad compound. High quality semi metallic pads contain fine metallic fibers, while cheaper pads will have larger, more coarse portions of metal imbedded into the compound. Here are the pros and cons of semi-metallic brake pads:

Pros:

Work great when cold, excellent for short trips and cold climates
They're available in track-ready and heavy-duty towing formulations
They're relatively less expensive than comparable ceramic pads
They're typically easier on rotors than ceramics

Cons:

They're louder than ceramic pads
They generate more black dust that sticks to wheels easier
They don't last as long as ceramics

Armed with that information ........ you decide. :)
 
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IMO, ceramic brakes are the Best! I think the stock o.e.m. brakes are ceramic anyway?
I replaced the brakes on my 2010 Tucson with NAPA's Best Gold ceramic pads, and for the expense I was not very happy with them, spongy pedal, & the o.e brakes stopped better. Next I tried the AutoZone Best Gold ceramic pads, on my 2011 Sportage, they were Great better then the stock o.e. pads all around! Not much dust either, so these I recommend. ;)
 
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Do Ceramic brake pads really work and what do they do exactly?

That’s a question a lot of people have and the answer is in fact its just a buzz word for an organic brake pad made with less metallic fibers and perhaps man made fibers such as Dupont Kevlar or Twaron.

So basically you have it Ceramic brake pads are just a non metallic type pad and essentially a buzz word"

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Ceramic Brake Pads


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Most OE vehicles now come from the factory with ceramic pads. In general, I recommend ceramic pads for most street driving, and metallic pads for racing, police pursuit or commercial truck applications. There are many different brands of ceramic brakes, and some manufactures sell ceramic brakes that have metal in them. A true ceramic brake pad has no ferrous metal in it. There is a wide range of brake performance with different ceramic brands. It is important to purchase pads that are close to the OE brake characteristics. Some ceramic brands that have tested well include Akebono, Power Stop Evolution, Bendix CT and Satisfied. Some ceramic brake pad brands tend to be very abrasive on the rotor. A high quality rotor is recommended with ceramic pads. For maximum safety, it is also important to consider other aspects of the brake system. Brake performance is most affected (in order) by:

the tire condition
the brake pad
brake fluid

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Metallic vs Ceramic Brake Pads | eBay


In the comment above, note "tire condition." Brakes stop the wheels. Tires stop the car.
 
#7 ·
Go ceramic. Just make sure you have the rotors trued before putting them on. Worth it if you want less dust. Don't worry about them "eating" your rotors. I use Powerstop ceramic brakes on my Audi, highly recommended.
 
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