Originally Posted By: cheesepuffs
Yeah I want the low dust properties of a ceramic. I know it’s a sacrifice, but how much worse have ceramics been in your experience in terms of bite? I don’t want to completely ruin my braking response either
If your Honda uses semi-metallic pads as OE I would stick with that.
I personally love the pedal feel of semi-metallic pads. They have a lot more bite and feel less spongy. The extra dust is worth it for me.
For ceramic pads I am a fan of Thermoquiet.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Yes. Some have poor brake performance when cold, some tend to be noisy, some are very intolerant of high brake temperatures and will leave very heavy pad deposits on the rotors which causes premature vibration issues.
Many of these pads were never tested in the applications they are recommended for. Aftermarket companies generally have very little or no R&D capabilities. Pad lines often use only a handful of formulations for the entire lineup.
I am not saying that dealer pads will always be the best option out there, but they tend to provide the most consistent results.
That's a good point about the R&D. I had very bad experience using the wrong aftermarket pads. Massive noise and rotor scoring.