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Jun 12, 2006 | 08:42 AM

CE_Vetteboy

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From: Ingersoll Ontario

Brake pad question

I need to put new pads on the front of my 96, raybestos has a ceramic pad that is there premium offering. Anyone know if these are any good or are the factory semi-metallic the way to go? TIA

Jun 12, 2006 | 09:00 AM

Jet-Jock

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I just switched to AC-Delco Durastop (cermaic) awesome pad, almost no dusting, extremely quiet and stops really well. They were not very expensive, give Chris a call at Superior 1-800-728-8267. He's on vacation but I think he's back on Wed.

Jun 12, 2006 | 09:13 AM

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

After using a variety of brake pads, including stock semi-metallic and Friction Performance Carbon, I've settled on Ceramic units (SBS ProTouring). While they are a bit more money than the others, their benefits make them a tremendous value.
I'll look into the AC-Delco Durastops for my next replacement.

Larry
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Jun 12, 2006 | 10:30 AM

jimmers

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I switched to ceramic pads this year and I love them. There is virtually no dust. They are more money, but worth it imo.

Jun 12, 2006 | 10:33 AM

Jet-Jock

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Another thing that is no longer present with these Durastops, I used to get this loud groaning grabbing sound when I inched forward especially after it was wet like reposition after washing the Vette or sometimes in the rain. I've heard that same sound on several other GM's I had previously so never gave it much thought as an issue. When I switched the pads that has totally gone no more of the grabbing sound.