CERAMIC BRAKE PADS VS METALLIC BRAKE PADS
01-Jul-2024
CERAMIC BRAKE PADS
Very quiet. Ceramic brake pads are renowned for their quiet operation, which is a reason that they tend to be popular with luxury vehicles.
Strong wear characteristics. A set of ceramic pads will tend to last longer than metallic pads because they are harder and wear less.
Very low amounts of brake dust. Ceramic brake pads create much less brake dust than an organic or metallic pad.
Reduced rotor wear. A ceramic brake pad will tend to “grab” less than a semi-metallic pad, which lowers the friction and wear on the rotor.
Poor initial bite in cold conditions. Ceramic pads need to warm up before they are able to create their maximum braking performance. That can be a problem if you live in a cold climate, or for the first few laps if you take your car to the track.
Less heat conduction. Your ceramic pads won’t transfer the friction heat through the pad, so it can build up and cause overheating issues with your brake system in extreme driving. Overheating can cause your brake fluid to lose its ability to pressurize and it can also warp your brake rotors.
Higher cost. Depending on the model of vehicle you’re replacing the brake pads for, you may end up paying more for a set of ceramic brake pads.
METALIC BRAKE PADS
Suitable for extreme driving styles, like racing or trucking applications. Metallic or semi-metallic brake pads are ideally suited for demanding performance applications because they have consistent pedal feel and dissipate heat well, which is essential on a racetrack or other demanding applications like trucking.
Strong cold weather performance. Metallic pads operate well even under very cold conditions, so you don’t need to heat them up before you use them to their maximum potential.
Excellent heat distribution properties. Your brake pads and rotors generate a lot of heat when they are in repeated use, and metallic pads conduct that heat through the entire system, lowering localized heat and resisting brake fade. This is important if you are travelling in mountainous areas, where you must use the brakes repeatedly.
High amounts of brake dust. Metallic brakes generate much more brake dust than ceramics, which will require you to wash your wheels more often.
Noise. One of the more annoying characteristics of a metallic or semi-metallic brake pad is an increase in brake noise, but that’s a price you pay for high performance.
Increased brake rotor wear. Metallic brake pads have improved stopping capabilities, but that comes because of the increased friction created between the pads and the rotor. Increased friction means more wear, and you’ll need to replace your rotors more often due to thinning of the rotor material
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