I've been using the AZ Performance Friction carbon metallic pads for about 3
years now. I am very satisfied with them, they stop good but can get dusty.
I usually replace them every year (put about 30k a year), and every time I
just went to AZ and get a new set for free. Can't beat that! :)
-- Gary Hedlin www.garyhedlin.com (under construction)On 7/6/04 4:55 PM, in article ccf72d$tub$1@bent.twistedbits.net, ""Josh Battles"" <jbattles@bankfinancial.com> wrote:
> > ""Rick Barnes"" <barnesrv@comcast.net> wrote in message >> >> I am thinking of trying some ceramic pads, though I have heard some say > they >> had problems with them. >> >> Rascal > > I think the main gripe with the ceramics has been that they crack because > they don't dissapate heat very well. I'd venture to guess that if you were > pretty "normal" on your brake usage you'd be okay. However, I wouldn't want > to tow a trailer with them after hearing Andy's dad's story. FWIW, I used > to run them on the Bonneville I had for a winter beater, and they worked > great. > > As always, YMMV.
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