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I've been reading a few posts related to types of brake pads used on the front discs. Most were a few years old so assuming pad technology or people opinions change over the years, thought I would ask the question again.
Right now I have composite type pads on that came with the caliper/disk package I bought. There is some squeak in them, usually when they are warmed up and wheel dust.
I realize that the squeak could maybe be cured by adding brake lube to the backs of the pads but since I was taking them off anyway, I was wondering if just changing to a ceramic ( not semi metallic pad) would be a better solution. They seem to have less dust, quietness and less rotor wear.
Maybe I need to put more miles on the organic pads since right now they are still new?
Since the car only gets moderate normal driving are ceramics overkill and only really needed for "hard" driving? Thought I read something about them being effective more when really warmed up.
Which ceramics are popular? Benidx, EBC, Hawk, Raybestos seem to be available.
I've only installed the brake pads once but I had the caliper and mounting bracket attached together and on a bench. Dont know what this is like trying to do it on the car and getting the pins into the front pads. I'd like to avoid taking caliper and bracket off and having to bleed brake lines again since right now there are no leaks.
Can pads be changed with caliper still attached to brake hose but free from mounting bracket or do I have to take everything to a bench again?
Thanks for any tips or suggestions!
Right now I have composite type pads on that came with the caliper/disk package I bought. There is some squeak in them, usually when they are warmed up and wheel dust.
I realize that the squeak could maybe be cured by adding brake lube to the backs of the pads but since I was taking them off anyway, I was wondering if just changing to a ceramic ( not semi metallic pad) would be a better solution. They seem to have less dust, quietness and less rotor wear.
Maybe I need to put more miles on the organic pads since right now they are still new?
Since the car only gets moderate normal driving are ceramics overkill and only really needed for "hard" driving? Thought I read something about them being effective more when really warmed up.
Which ceramics are popular? Benidx, EBC, Hawk, Raybestos seem to be available.
I've only installed the brake pads once but I had the caliper and mounting bracket attached together and on a bench. Dont know what this is like trying to do it on the car and getting the pins into the front pads. I'd like to avoid taking caliper and bracket off and having to bleed brake lines again since right now there are no leaks.
Can pads be changed with caliper still attached to brake hose but free from mounting bracket or do I have to take everything to a bench again?
Thanks for any tips or suggestions!
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