Ceramic vs. Semi Metallic
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Ceramic vs. Semi Metallic
Ok guys I am getting close to having to change out my front pads. Can some one tell me the difference between ceramic and semi metallic? What is better for my ranger? Also since i am doing the pads I might as well do the rotors to. Where is the best place and price on line to get the pads and rotors. I would perfer to get them from the same place.
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http://underdog-performance.com/ has rotors
and http://jusnesmodified.com/store/inde...&cPath=155_180 has rotors and pads
both are considered performance though, if you just want stock or better I dont know...
and http://jusnesmodified.com/store/inde...&cPath=155_180 has rotors and pads
both are considered performance though, if you just want stock or better I dont know...
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Ceramic pads dust less, but chew up rotors...
SM pads dust more but are less harsh on rotors...
something has to wear and since the ceramic pads are harder they chew up the rotors. the SM pads are softer than the rotors to they get worn, hence the dusting.
for stopping, id say its equal with ceramic being slightly behind in initial braking and SM loosing some for long uses.
either way, ur gunna stop and both will work sufficently. just dont skimp on pads/rotors and get the cheap ****...cuz it doesnt pay to save the extra $20...the lifetime warrenty will get used awefully quick.
i swear by Bendix Titaniumetallic pads and Bendix OEM replacement rotors, i get mine from Advance Auto. they are a SM but dont dust much, if at all.
SM pads dust more but are less harsh on rotors...
something has to wear and since the ceramic pads are harder they chew up the rotors. the SM pads are softer than the rotors to they get worn, hence the dusting.
for stopping, id say its equal with ceramic being slightly behind in initial braking and SM loosing some for long uses.
either way, ur gunna stop and both will work sufficently. just dont skimp on pads/rotors and get the cheap ****...cuz it doesnt pay to save the extra $20...the lifetime warrenty will get used awefully quick.
i swear by Bendix Titaniumetallic pads and Bendix OEM replacement rotors, i get mine from Advance Auto. they are a SM but dont dust much, if at all.
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I got these from jusnesmodified. I now have the smaller pre-2003 rotors and I swear my truck stops way better/faster.
http://jusnesmodified.com/store/inde...roducts_id=195
http://jusnesmodified.com/store/inde...roducts_id=195
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