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Old 03-17-2006, 07:11 PM
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Default Low dust brake pads...???

Can anyone recommend some brake pads that don't put off a lot of nasty dust? I bought some (el cheapos from Autozone) recently for my Tahoe, and my front wheels turn almost black within a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend some "over the counter" (that I can get from my local parts store) brake pads that don't put off a bunch of dust?
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I have had NO brake dust or noise since I switched to ceramic brake pads. hope that helps.


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Ditto on the ceramic pads - I picked up a set from AutoZone with a lifetime warranty that didn't cost all that much and have them on our daily driver which is a Chevrolet Caprice Classic LS and it made a big difference in how dirty the wheels get. Very quiet operation too - but they are a bit more "grabby" than your average semi-metallics. Noticeable difference in the brake petal feel - but not a bad thing.

I have the KVR carbon fibre pads with the KVR cross-drilled plated rotors on my 30th TA. They brake really well with very little dust - but are pricey.
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Hawk Ceramics and not much dust and no noise ever.
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i just bought hawk ceramics i hope ill be happy.
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Thanks guys. I think I'll try the ceramics.
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I'm using Wagner Thermoquiet pads and they put out very little dust and make no noise



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