Best Brake pads

hornetdriver · Post by **hornetdriver** » 03 Jun 2010, 00:41

Hello all,

I am in the process of replacing my brake pads ('01 V70). Rotors are in great shape according to the local dealership. Anyway, doing a little searching around I am stuck on which pad to get: ceramic or semi-metallic.

What are the best pads out there? I am leaning towards the ceramic pads, who is the best manufacturer?

Thanks for your time.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 03 Jun 2010, 18:15

I have always had good luck with the hawks. That would be my pick.

hornetdriver · Post by **hornetdriver** » 04 Jun 2010, 11:23

Thanks for the reply.

Do you find an increase in rotor wear with the ceramics?

Anyone see a problem mixing ceramics up front with semi-metallic in the rear (as my rear brake pads are still good to go)?

buck · Post by **buck** » 04 Jun 2010, 13:16

Theres no problem with using ceramic in the front and semi-metallics in the back.
For inexpensive ceramics I've had great luck with the Wearever ceramics from Advance Auto, virtually dust free, quiet and stop well for about $45. Napa sells a good ceramic pad but they're about $75 if i recall correctly.
Akebono Euro series Ceramics are great and go for about $65 i think, depending where you get them from, they stop great and are long lasting also.
I've never used them but I hear the Hawk pads are about the best out there.

jjaV70T · Post by **jjaV70T** » 04 Jun 2010, 19:30

re: rotor wear, the metals are softer,, in my Opinion, and published as such. BRAKE PADS,, I have been using EBC green stuff, Ceramic and Kevlar,,so far and 24 months later I like them, ..easy to clean dust..I brush the wheels off. I removed the Rear pads 1 month ago and ,,so much metal in the OEM.. Remember Brakes are measured by how well they work under extreme heat.

hornetdriver · Post by **hornetdriver** » 05 Jun 2010, 22:44

thanks fellas.

Garage door spring just broke, so the brake job just moved down a notch.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 07 Jun 2010, 18:14

That will show you down. I had a garage spring break in my parents garage.Just missed hitting my dad's brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee.

hornetdriver · Post by **hornetdriver** » 16 Jun 2010, 20:05

Alright, garage door is fixed.

Piece of cake really.

Ordering the brake pads tonight. On the fence regarding EBC or Hawk. Really, probably does not matter, it's not like I race the XC70!

I'll get back to the lurkers later, hopefully with pics for the inspiring DIY.

HD