I upgraded my rotors and installed a set of brembo aftermarket and so far I haven't noticed any excessive wear in the pads or rotors. Ceramic pads don't break down under heavy braking like metallic pads do since they are more resistant to heat. As long as your rotors are in good shape, no warping etc. they should be fine. They don't "bite" into the rotors like metallic pads do so the rotors should last longer. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 20 May 2006 08:29:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion
Any idea what the rotor wear and tear comparisons are between OE and ceramic pads? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion > I installed a set of Axxis ceramic pads on my Passat about 6 months ago. Very little dust and it doesn't stick to the wheels. They are also fairly quiet and don't fade under heavy use. Cost a little more, but are worth it. > > 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles > 72 350SL 108,000 Miles > 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion > 1999 Mazda Miata > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: 911/993/996 digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Ferrari List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Fri, 19 May 2006 18:47:24 -0400 > Subject: [MBZ] Brake Pad Suggestion > > > On Motorweek this morning (SpeedTV) the subject of brake dust on wheels > came up. They said one way to avoid getting brake dust on wheels is to > install Ceramic Brake Pads. Seems the Ceramic Pads give off a white-ish > dust that's not very noticeable. I;ve heard of the Porsche Ceramic Brake > System that Porsche offers for a handsome $ value, but never ceramic pads > that can be installed in normal calipers. Have you? > > Any experience with them? TIA - _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
