im so tired of cleaning my weaves, never ran a ceramic pad before what are the downsides?
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The down sides to a low dust pad are reduced brake performance, possible noise, and possibly brake vibration from pad deposits if you exceed the MOT of the pads. Overheating low dust pads is very easy to do and can happen in street use.The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
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looks like i just need to learn to love cleaning wheels :-(Comment
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Buy a bottle of this stuff:
Works great and makes cleaning a LOT easier.Comment
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is that like wheel wax?Comment
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I had pretty good luck with Bendix CT3 ceramic pads on my subaru.
Street stopping power is good and very low dust. Hasn't squeak since day 1.
It's also a GG rated which is better than most street pads out there.
Bendix don't make many pads for euros, but E30 pads are one of the few they make.Comment
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For normal street use there's no downside. We've been using Akebono ceramics in customer cars as a low dust option for 5 years now. I've used them in every street car I've owned since they were invented, no problems.
We did recently have a customer with an e38 that had wear issues on the fronts, he got about 13k miles out of them but that's an anomaly.
Valley Motorwerks
1988 E30M3
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I added Textar ceramics to my e39 all the way around and only got 15k out of my rears for some reason. The fronts are fine, but I"m switching the back to akebono ceramic.Last edited by brickwhite; 05-24-2012, 05:01 AM.Comment
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I run the akebono euro pads on my e30. Love themComment
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where to buyComment
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I like Axxis Deluxe pads.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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The newish Hawk Performance Ceramic pads sound like the best of both worlds:
General info:
Specific E30 part:
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Carbotechs aren't cheap, but they kick ass. Their autocross pad works great on the street.1991 318i SOLD
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Racecars and stuff.Comment
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I run Akebono euro pads in our PNW rainy weather. Never had an issue with braking or keeping my rims clean.
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