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Old 01-27-2006, 11:41 PM   #6
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Re: Disc Brake Pad That Doesn't Get Rims Dirty?

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Originally Posted by chaosdsr
actually a pad that will put off less dust is the ceramic pads. Akebono makes them along with a few other companies depending on what you have for a disc brake setup they are available for the older style gm calipers. Ceramics give off about half the dusting which is why most newer cars and imports dont dust bad due to the fact that they come stock with them.
I have heard that when you run ceramic pads the rotors usually have to be replaced when you replace the pads. I have NO idea if there is any truth to this. Just one of those things I heard in passing.
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