Ceramic Pad owners ???
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Ceramic Pad owners ???
I just installed a set of Delco ceramic brake pads this weekend. Took about 20 firm stops to seat them in and now they are nice and quiet and stop the car well.
I'm wondering about the dust - which is why I changed from the OE pads. I figure they are just seating in, but there's already a lot of dust on the wheels.
Do they stop dusting after the initial break-in period? About how many miles?
I'm wondering about the dust - which is why I changed from the OE pads. I figure they are just seating in, but there's already a lot of dust on the wheels.
Do they stop dusting after the initial break-in period? About how many miles?
Pro
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (larrysb)
Yes the dust will become less. I have the Raybestos ceramic pads and after the first 2,000 miles it became alot less. You wil love them Good Luck. :thumbs: :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (Bandit1)
Absolutely. Mine did the same thing during the breakin. You're going to love these pads. :thumbs:
Drifting
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (larrysb)
Did you buy from GM? What are the part numbers? I need to replace the pads, turn rotors, & flush fluid on the GF's 98 Pace Car. I was driving hers on a run this weekend and at "speed," the whole car shuddered with mild braking. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (NavyVet)
I believe these are the proper part numbers:
88909667 Durastop-Front, #GM Ceramic Pads
88909668 Durastop-Rear, #GM Ceramic Pads
GMpartsdirect had the cheapest total (after shipping) when I ordered mine.
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88909667 Durastop-Front, #GM Ceramic Pads
88909668 Durastop-Rear, #GM Ceramic Pads
GMpartsdirect had the cheapest total (after shipping) when I ordered mine.
:seeya
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (NavyVet)
Did you buy from GM? What are the part numbers? I need to replace the pads, turn rotors, & flush fluid on the GF's 98 Pace Car. I was driving hers on a run this weekend and at "speed," the whole car shuddered with mild braking. Thanks.
The whole set, front and back was $170. I ordered other stuff too and had it sent 3-day, so I'm not sure how the shipping worked out, but it was quite reasonable.
Since they are genuine parts, they come with all the clips, anti-squeal pad, even a tube of caliper lube if you need it.
Very easy to put in really. Took me longer to clean the wheels than to actually change the pads.
I was just wondering about the dust situation, how long it took for them to settle in. I've heard good reports from others and I'm crossing my fingers that mine will break in real quick. Those high-polish wheels are high-maintenance when you have a lot of brake dust.
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Re: Ceramic Pad owners ??? (larrysb)
I also bought mine from Fichtner, I went from washing the wheels every time i used the car to once every week or two, Love um
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