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Old 01-22-2004, 04:43 PM
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Question brakepads???
I just got all 4 powerslot slotted rotors and I need 2 know which kind of pads r good and won't fuckup the new rotors. I was told organic but that will defeat the performance of the rotors then I was told ceramic? Does any1 know about ceramic brake pads and would they do what I want. Need help


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Old 01-22-2004, 07:45 PM
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Old 01-22-2004, 07:55 PM
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from what i know, you have to use semi metallic or metallic brake pads with those rotors........
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yeah i just got the powerstop cross drilled rotors today, and i got some vgx metallic brake pads too u HAVE to use semi or metallic pads and you have to break them in for 200-500 miles also
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The Semi metallic pads are quieter and also don't retain the brake dust like OEM. You are doing the right thing by upgrading instead of using oem pads
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I've been very happy with my EBC Green pads.
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EBC all the way
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I have heard terrible terrible things about EBC from many people. I'd stay away.

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