How do you tell what type of material your brake pads are (i.e. semi-metallic or ceramic)?
May 18, 2014 at 6:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That's a tough question to answer. lol Ceramic is a much smoother, harder substance. With a semi metallic pad, you can actually see the metallic particles.
Mar 11, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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SPENCENVICKIE
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Thanks. It's more research to get the right ones.
Mar 11, 2021 at 1:53 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The ceramic will last longer, but they wear the rotors much faster too. I always use a semi-metallic composition. That is what I recommend unless you plan to be driving at really high speeds and will be starting and stopping all the time.