I've learned that its a case of trial and error with brake pads. As for ceramic vs semi metallic?its best to find what works on the car and stick with them. Ceramic are very good, but only because they can handle extreme amounts of heat and they cool faster. The problem is you have to get them hot to work, but they're?not really?recommended for older cars unless you have upgraded your brake system with rotors that will work with ceramic pads. As for semi metallic, they're usually standard on most cars and have fairly good life span and work well in most driving conditions. Its sometimes a case of making sure the rest of the braking system is in good working order then?find a good oem pad and stick with them.
Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -----Original Message----- From: Robert Bigham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:16 am Subject: [MBZ] Brake pads: Brain picking Hello smart people whoever you are I'd like to pick your brains about brake pads. One point of view is that of Daimler Benz AG: Don't use anything except what we say. For me that means Jurid this or Textar that. Another says metallic only. Accept no substitutes. I've had metallic pads that seemed to last forever with no problems. Another says ceramic only. Much better. Some of the metallic or ceramic, I forget which, are supposed to last forever, but wear out everything else (rotors?). Or so I think I've read or heard. I'm thinking of a situation wherein there are new or refinished rotors without vent holes, and reused sound calipers. Probabably new small hardware. What do you think? All points of view accepted. Thanks Robert _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ________________________________________________________________________ Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- Unlimited storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
