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Old 02-07-2011, 10:41 PM
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Re: Good Semi Metallic Vs. Economy Ceramic Brake Pads

I used Raybestos ATD rotors & ceramic ATD pads for the last two brake jobs (4-yrs) and the hotter they get, the better they stop. When cold, they would stop similar to OEM pads/rotors when the OEM were new. All I can say is, they were an excellent set of brakes with minimal dusting! Recently upgraded to Centric drilled/slotted rotors along with Centric StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads, which "combine the benefits of premium street brake pads with aggressive friction formulas suitable for track day and autocross use. Para-aramid composites are specially formulated to provide linear responseat both cold and hot temperatures." Yes, there is a little more dust than ceramic, but the cold/hot stopping power is worth it! Best set of brakes I have ever used. Car begins to stop with just the weight of your foot on the pedal, rather than applying pressure to the pedal.
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