Ceramic Brake Pads

[VaporDude]

I was thinking of changing out the current brake pads for ceramic ones. I hate all the dust that is coming off all time. Has anyone changed theirs out to ceramic pads and how was the performance compared to the current pads?

[iceman]

I have had 2 aftermarket sets. I forst went to the porterfield pads and there was some less dust but not as much less as I wes expecting. I then went to the Stillen rotors and the Mintex pads in the BVM performance store. I got the stainless brake lines too and it's amazing. The pedal is firm and responsive and the look is great with those rotors. The dust is much less. Not 100% gone but much less. I don't even have to wipe the back end off after every drive now. I'm not sure how they would work with the stock rotors but I'd try them before I went back to the others.

[CobraCrazy]

Thanks for this info. Brake pads are next on my list of mods!
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[RStangsOC]

Originally Posted by iceman

I have had 2 aftermarket sets. I forst went to the porterfield pads and there was some less dust but not as much less as I wes expecting. I then went to the Stillen rotors and the Mintex pads in the BVM performance store. I got the stainless brake lines too and it's amazing. The pedal is firm and responsive and the look is great with those rotors. The dust is much less. Not 100% gone but much less. I don't even have to wipe the back end off after every drive now. I'm not sure how they would work with the stock rotors but I'd try them before I went back to the others.

Hey there,

The Mintex pads would work fine with the OEM rotors. The Stillen rotors will perform a little better - but if you are looking to replace only the pads - the I am pretty confident you would be happy with the Mintex pads. These arent yet available for the Mustang GT/Shelby GT - onlt the GT500 fronts.

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[LuLu]

I tore LuLu up pretty good in Terlingua, took years off her brakes and clutch. So, I upgraded her rotors, pads and added the Goodridge SS lines and AP Ultra 5.1 fluid. I purchased Stillen rotors and Stillen metal matrix pads from Page Nicholson, and my confidence in LuLu's braking is restored. Clutch is next.

[VaporDude]

Originally Posted by LuLu

I tore LuLu up pretty good in Terlingua, took years off her brakes and clutch. So, I upgraded her rotors, pads and added the Goodridge SS lines and AP Ultra 5.1 fluid. I purchased Stillen rotors and Stillen metal matrix pads from Page Nicholson, and my confidence in LuLu's braking is restored. Clutch is next.

Let us know how the clutch works out.