Ceramic pads are on!
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Ceramic pads are on!
OK, swapped 'em out yesterday. Hope my brake dust problems are gone. I get so damned tired of cleaning the front wheels!
What kind of mileage can I expect from these?
Also, as they said "ceramic," I kinda expected 'em to look like...well...ceramic. they don't.
What kind of mileage can I expect from these?
Also, as they said "ceramic," I kinda expected 'em to look like...well...ceramic. they don't.
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I would guess their life couldn't be to much different then a normal pad.
Which brand did you use? They grab harder & longer? I want to slap some on mine soon.
Ed
Which brand did you use? They grab harder & longer? I want to slap some on mine soon.
Ed
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bob..to give you an idea of expected pad life...
I have an 00' Chevy Silverado..K1500. that'* a 21' truck, with 4wd, extended cab and 8 foot bed. Big and heavy..and I carry plenty of heavy stuff in it. 100K miles and the front pads are original. Any other pickup I've had..30K miles was about the high end of normal.
I have an 00' Chevy Silverado..K1500. that'* a 21' truck, with 4wd, extended cab and 8 foot bed. Big and heavy..and I carry plenty of heavy stuff in it. 100K miles and the front pads are original. Any other pickup I've had..30K miles was about the high end of normal.
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10-day report: No dust!
As for a difference in braking, pedal feel was just a little different. It could possibly be that just a little more pedal pressure is needed initially, but decreases as the vehicle slows.
does that make sense?
Anyway, no major differences.
As for a difference in braking, pedal feel was just a little different. It could possibly be that just a little more pedal pressure is needed initially, but decreases as the vehicle slows.
does that make sense?
Anyway, no major differences.
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My brake dust isn't gone entirely..but there is very little in comparision.
I'll never go back.
Bob...if you haven't done it recently..power bleed the old fluid out and get fresh in there. Made a world of difference on my 8 year old car.
I'll never go back.
Bob...if you haven't done it recently..power bleed the old fluid out and get fresh in there. Made a world of difference on my 8 year old car.
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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy
I think my ceramics contributed to faster rotor warpage. Take it easy on 'em.
Just curious....
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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy
I think my ceramics contributed to faster rotor warpage. Take it easy on 'em.