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ceramic brake pads: green, red, yellow. What are they?
anyone know the differences?
additional question: does ceramic produce less dust compare to normal pad our there or more? EBC advertised 60-90 % less dust. True?
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I believe they are what are often referred to as "colors".
 Seriously, I put ceramics on the wife's BMW wagon. Dust is almost non-existent...stopping power and noise are all good too. This link might help: EBC Stuff Brake Pads
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I just found this somewhere online. Let see if anyone disagree base on their experience.
Ceramic Brake Pads Pros: They're quieter than metallic pads. They dissipate heat better for less brake fade. They create less dust, and the dust itself is lighter in color. They're gentler on brake rotors. Cons: They're not as aggressive as metallic pads. They're not recommended for racing or heavy-duty towing. They're generally more expensive than comparable metallic pads. Metallic Brake Pads Pros: They're more aggressive than ceramic pads. They pull heat away from the rotor for cooler braking. They're available in track-ready and heavy-duty towing formulations. They're relatively less expensive than comparable ceramic pads. Cons: They're louder than ceramic pads. They generate more dust that's black and grimy. They're more abrasive and wear through disc brakes and faster.
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I have no idea about this color stuff but I put the autozone ceramic on our minivan and even my wife (no sense of anything about car) can tell it's like sht. She complained that she has to push much harder and the brake still isn't the same (as stock). I still haven't have time to bleed it yet.
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anyone seen brake pad set for $10 bucks? Heard of "Kool Vue" brand?
Porsche 911: Brake Pad Set, Rear EBC green stuff, $35 bucks. Wow Should I use the greenstuff, instead of redstuff http://www.weaponspeed.com/Porsche-911-3.2-1984-1988-Rear-EBC-Greenstuff-Brake-Pads-p-40166.html
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Put a set of ceramic pads on front of wifes Nissan Maxima. They stop well with no noise and there is almost no brake dust on the wheels. Dust on wheels was a big problem. Not anymore.
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