Brake Pads

[vbros7]

I have an 02 Grand Prix GT and I am looking for some new brake pads. For some reason my dad bought Kevlar brake pads which are ridiculous. I cant drive 2 feet without a inch thick layer of dust on my wheels. Does anyone have and good quality low dust brake pads that they would reccomend?

[ricebike]

ceramic pads... will have less "dusting"

i dunno duralast from autozone? other people from other car forums like it...

[doctorhrdware]

The durlast pad are decent. I have them on my GP.

[JonJon68]

Morse Ceramic here. Ceramic pads = practically no dust what-so-ever. Some members prefer more stopping power with semi-metallic brake pads.

[wafrederick]

Ceramics pads: BAD.They eat up rotors and take a very long time to break in.My father has seen them eat up rotors and replacing the rotors.

[doctorhrdware]

I have had no problems with them.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by JonJon68

Morse Ceramic here. Ceramic pads = practically no dust what-so-ever. Some members prefer more stopping power with semi-metallic brake pads.

Get the best of both world with these: http://www.adaptiveone.com/ I have used these on some of my vehicles and am very pleased with their performance.

[wafrederick]

Plus Ceramic brake pads are very noisey.My father talks people out of putting on Ceramic pads and install the mid grade pads.Wagner also makes them with the best of both.

[richtazz]

I have ceramic pads on my 99 GT with 45k miles on them (95% city) and they're still about 1/3 to 1/2 there. I have had no issues with dust, squealing, or rotor wear. Ceramics do have a slightly lower maximum coefficent of friction, so maximum stopping power is a little less, but it's not noticeable in normal driving. If you have a modded GTP and race it, or are a last second stopper/tailgater, then you may want to stick with a premium semi metallic pad like Raybestos or AC-Delco Durastop. Ceramic pads have come a long way since the rotor eating versions first available.

[tblake]

Yes, I have ceramics and have had them for the past few years (50,000 miles). They are still at about 80% left, and stopping distance is good, virtually no dust, and no noise. Only complaint I have is I replaced my rotors at the same time and recently my steering wheel shimmy's when I brake from 60 or higher. Although for some reason I think it may be due to the idiots at tires plus who did an alignment for me a month or so ago. Thats when it started to be noticable, and I'll bet they torqued my wheels on with an impact wrench and warped my rotors.

[richtazz]

I bet you're right Tim. That's why I prefer to rotate my own tires. It seems to be harder and harder to find a shop that will do the job correctly, not quickly.

[tblake]

unbelievable isn't it? I needed an alignment after them strut mounts were replaced and I figured might as well have them rotate and align at the same time since I bought my tires there, it was free. Next time I'll think twice.