The Difference Between Ceramic Brake Pads and Ordinary Brake Pads?
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Ceramic brake pads and ordinary brake pads differ in the following ways: 1. Ceramic brake pads do not contain metal, making them more durable, with better heat dissipation, shorter braking distances, and the ability to withstand continuous high-temperature, high-intensity braking compared to ordinary brake pads. 2. Ordinary brake pads are suitable for most vehicles, while ceramic brake pads are more suitable for mid-to-high-end models. Advantages of ceramic brake pads: 1. Long service life, exceeding 100,000 kilometers. 2. Wear-resistant and heat-resistant, with good thermal stability. 3. Ceramic materials dissipate heat quickly and have a higher friction coefficient. 4. They possess excellent mechanical strength and physical properties, capable of withstanding greater pressure and shear forces.
Just helped a friend replace ceramic brake pads a couple days ago. These things are quite different from regular metallic pads. Standard pads are mainly compressed metal shavings, producing tons of dust during braking – wheels turn black within two weeks. Ceramic pads use ceramic fibers and copper strands, reducing dust by 80% and keeping wheels much cleaner. Also, regular pads overheat easily on long descents – last mountain drive I smelled burning. Ceramic pads dissipate heat better and offer more linear pedal feel. However, ceramic pads perform worse in cold temps; northern winters require deeper first few brake applications. They cost 2-3 times more but last about equally, mainly valued for quiet operation and low maintenance.