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Before I get chewed out, I did search and didn't come across a thread on this specific topic. My front brakes have started squeaking recently and I think it's time for some new pads. I plan on getting a front set of ACDelco pads and need help deciding between ceramic or semi-metallic pads. From what I understand, ceramic pads do not produce as visible of dust that sticks to the wheels as typical semi-metallic pads, last longer, and squeak at frequencies out of our hearing range. However, I've also read that ceramic pads shouldn't be used with stock rotors because they can cause warping (although some say that that was only true back around the time ceramic pads first came out). Considering ACDelco pads are OEM replacements, is this very likely, at least in normal driving conditions? Should I shell out the extra dough for the longer lasting and quieter ceramics?

95Sierra2500 Senior Enthusiast

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I wouldn't overpay for the ACDelco pads, whatever material you buy.

 

That said, I go with ceramics because they last longer and don't dust nearly as bad. I generally purchase mine through Carquest, because they still give a lifetime warranty on their gold series pads. I had a couple other places tell me that no one gives lifetime warranties on brake pads anymore, but I guess they tend to forget about one of the better stores?

 

Edit: Oh yeah, and Carquest buys their premium brakes from Akebono, one of the better brake companies.

NFSGamerUSA Enthusiast

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Those Akebono ceramic brake pads are a little more expensive than ACDelco's ceramic brake pads, actually. Would it be worth it going for those over ACDelco pads?

Norseman Senior Enthusiast

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Those Akebono ceramic brake pads are a little more expensive than ACDelco's ceramic brake pads, actually. Would it be worth it going for those over ACDelco pads?

 

I use CarQuest Blue ceramic. Quiet, no dust, stop great --- Great pads, and if memory serves right they also come with a lifetime warranty.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Our Blue BCD series are great pads supplied to us by Raybestos. They do have a lifetime warranty and are guaranteed to be quiet as long as the job was done correctly. The Gold GCD series is supplied to us by Akebono and are our premium pad. I cannot promise how much difference you will see between them and the Blue but they will last longer and are supposed to be a little more quiet and smooth.

stadt11 Senior Enthusiast

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On my last 2 cars I've replaced the pads with AutoZone's Duralast Gold Ceramic. Little - if any - dust, quiet, and last a long time.

NFSGamerUSA Enthusiast

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How much does the Gold GCD Akebono front pad set cost in-store for a 1998 Chevrolet K1500 ECSB 5.7L 4WD, C & A s Dad? Does it vary by location? I've found a set on eBay for $70.03 shipped on eBay, how would that compare to in-store prices?

BigRedTruck Enthusiast

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While Ceramic pads are quieter and give off less dust, they are have less braking power.

Most manufactures recommend for heavy use as in a truck, specially if towing a trailer or having other heavier loads

that semi-metallic brake have better stopping power.

 

Have other found this to be true???

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Not quite the same (but brakes just the same), but I put a set of ceramics on my company car Explorer last year (approx 40K miles ago) and I haven't heard a peep out of them, they make almost no brake dust on the front wheels, and stop on a dime. First time I ever used any and I am quite impressed. This Ford used to make the front wheels black between car washes and squeal to a stop. Big time good change. I'll be using them on my truck if/when they wear out.

NFSGamerUSA Enthusiast

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I guess I'll order those Akebono pads off eBay in a few days, there doesn't seem to be many cons to using them.

 

P.S. C & A s Dad, if you read this, how much do the Akebono pads for my truck retail for? Thanks!

tramz Enthusiast

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While Ceramic pads are quieter and give off less dust, they are have less braking power.

Most manufactures recommend for heavy use as in a truck, specially if towing a trailer or having other heavier loads

that semi-metallic brake have better stopping power.

 

Have other found this to be true???

 

 

Not true, typically. Ceramic has 15-20% higher co-eff. of friction over semi-met and as tested on 1/2 ton platform vehicles, have shorter stopping distance. This is factual data from LACT and lab dyno testing. As a former engineer for an OEM friction materials brake manufacturer, until they decided to move all manufacturing to CHINA, I was on the product development team and was personally involved with extensive testing on both formulations.

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