Ceramic vs. Semi metalic?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ceramic vs. Semi metalic?
I know I spelled ceramic wrong Whats the difference between these types of pads? My car is street duty only so I dont want something thats dusts like crazy.
#2
TECH Junkie
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Lakeland, FL
Posts: 3,242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have been using the ceramics and I have not noticed any real loss in stopping power over my stock pads but I also am no autocrosser. But they do not dust and do not squeak. I hate semi metallic cause they always seem to have a little sqeak but I guess they last forever.
#3
10 Second Club
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: St. Michael, MN.
Posts: 4,519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You spelled it correctly. The ceramic's are great for street use with little dusting. I ordered OEM GM pads because they reformulated them a couple of years ago and will not dust. I have chrome wheels, so I have to be picky.
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DrkPhx
You spelled it correctly. The ceramic's are great for street use with little dusting. I ordered OEM GM pads because they reformulated them a couple of years ago and will not dust. I have chrome wheels, so I have to be picky.
Thats what Im looking for. I was thinking about getting the Wholesale Direct rotors and he offers semi metallic pads. Ive heard that you cant use ceramic pads with some rotors, but didnt know why...
#7
10 Second Club
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: St. Michael, MN.
Posts: 4,519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by WhtLT1
How are ceramics for stopping power? Can they be used safely on a drag car or an autox car? Do they fade? Heat up to much?