2005 Cadillac Escalade Ceramic or Metallic

2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE
71,250 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FUZZY_DBA
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I'm wanting to replace the front pads: the OEM have been squeeking too long.
Do we need ceramic or metallic pads? I've heard good things about the ceramic pads, but are there downsides?
Thanks!
May 16, 2008 at 11:19 AM
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BLACKOP555
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i personally find ceramic to stop better, less dust, but if you dont use them for a long time, say over winter they dont stop properly for me untill i get them running again.
May 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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in my shop all i use is ceramic. i dont like brake noises or comebacks.
May 16, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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