ceramic brake pads
10-25-2011, 02:00 PM
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cesssna10
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ceramic brake pads
Just got new cray manta wheels for my 03 coupe and already
tired of wiping brake dust. Does anyone have the pros and cons
of ceramic pads and do they help with dust
Cessna10
tired of wiping brake dust. Does anyone have the pros and cons
of ceramic pads and do they help with dust
Cessna10
10-25-2011, 02:43 PM
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I have Raybestos Quiet Stops and they help a bunch with the dust. I really don't notice any decrease in stopping distance either.
10-25-2011, 03:40 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
Ceramics here much less dust IMO w/them. Ran chrome & now black wheels & they stay pretty clean. I use old sport socks on my hand to clean the wheels...
10-25-2011, 05:18 PM
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10-25-2011, 07:21 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
I have Hawk ceramics and yes they put out less dust. Also the dust they put out isn't as black as the regular pads. More of a darker gray and they make my chrome wheels look like black chrome when dirty.
As others have said: If you race then pass on the ceramics as they do fade faster.
As others have said: If you race then pass on the ceramics as they do fade faster.
10-25-2011, 08:11 PM
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Race Director
I changed my last Z to AC Delco ceramics and noticed much lest dusting than the stock brake pads. I am ready to change my current Z to ceramics again!!
10-25-2011, 08:11 PM
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Le Mans Master
I used Delco Ceramic Pads, they stop lousey and warped my rotors, but dusted very little and it was white colored dust.
I went with Hawk HPS pads, love them.
I went with Hawk HPS pads, love them.
10-25-2011, 08:59 PM
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problems with fade
I have been running Satisfied Pro Ceramic pads with ATE slotted rotors for the past two years. Minimum dust and they stop well. About two months after I installed the pads and rotors my club went to Vermont where we paid to close the access road going up to the summit of Mt. Equinox. On the trip down , many of the cars pulled over to let the brakes cool but I had no problems with fade. I'm happy!
10-25-2011, 09:15 PM
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My main issue I found with ceramics on my last car was the lack of stopping power when cold. It would take a few stops before they got up to the right temp range to be really effective. Once they were warmed up they stopped almost as good as my yellow stuff pads did but they had a narrow temp window because after a lap or 2 at the track they faded bad and were useless. If the vette is a daily driver I would say go for it. If its a weekend car then I would stay away and just clean it more.
10-26-2011, 09:48 AM
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The Carbotech 1521 compound is ceramic based, this pad will not give up performance on the street like a true ceramic pad. The 1521 will cut your dust by atleast 50% if not more.
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The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
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10-26-2011, 09:51 AM
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Race Director
Carbotech 1521's here and they are great pads. I tried the AC Delco Ceramics and threw them in the trash after bout 1k miles. Hated everything about them. Ran HP pads and the dust was HUGE. Carbotech 1521's work great with very little dust that is non-corrosive so it wont tear up your wheels. 