ceramic brake pads
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Lewisvlle NC
ceramic brake pads
Doing a brake job on my 35th. Have never used ceramic pads before and were wondering if they will leave less residue on my white wheels than other pads. Only drive this car a few hundred miles a yr., so it is hard to justify the cost.
Melting Slicks
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From: Delta B.C. Canada
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Yes, there will be less dust than with regular pads, but it will still be there. I've got chrome ZR-1 wheels, and I wipe them down regularly. If your wheels are not chrome or highly polished, the dust wouldn't be quite as noticable.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: East Longmeadow MA
Ceramic will be the better choice
I have Ceramac Pads on mine and have been very pleased.
I have Black Grand Sports wheels on mine and put less than 1000 miles a year on it. I have not seen any type of noticable build up.
I have Black Grand Sports wheels on mine and put less than 1000 miles a year on it. I have not seen any type of noticable build up.
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From: Cleveland OH
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Yes, The Carbotech 1521 will cut your dust and increase your stopping power. F $138 R $123 Less 7% forum discount. Contact me with questions or to place an order.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Savannah GA
I have the Carbotech 1521 pads on my J55 equiped daily driver 87.
They stop good when it's cold and on the street have I've never had any complaints about them. No noise at all. The dust is very light and grey. At 4years the pads and rotors don't show hardly any wear.
I would get another set.
JS
They stop good when it's cold and on the street have I've never had any complaints about them. No noise at all. The dust is very light and grey. At 4years the pads and rotors don't show hardly any wear.
I would get another set.
JS
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