Are semi metallic brake pads really noisy?
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I use semi metallic pads on the front of my Escort, and even on vintage 1995 rotors that have never been turned, I have never had an issue with brake noise. Even with 251K miles on it. I use pretty cheap pads too (always made in USA or Canada so far).
Once again I'm reminded of what I once heard a European automotive engineer say:
"The difference between European drivers and American drivers is:
European drivers don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
American drivers don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal."
"The difference between European drivers and American drivers is:
European drivers don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
American drivers don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal."
Originally Posted by MCompact
Once again I'm reminded of what I once heard a European automotive engineer say:
"The difference between European drivers and American drivers is:
European drivers don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
American drivers don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal."
I believe that. I want my car to stop. I really don't want to deal with a lot of squeal. I don't care about brake dust though.
Once again I'm reminded of what I once heard a European automotive engineer say:
"The difference between European drivers and American drivers is:
European drivers don't care if the brakes squeal- just as long as they stop the car.
American drivers don't care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don't squeal."
I believe that. I want my car to stop. I really don't want to deal with a lot of squeal. I don't care about brake dust though.
Originally Posted by E150GT
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I still prefer ceramic brake pads however, I look for a Coefficient of Friction(CoF) of FF. It's usually printed on the backing plates of the pad or laser etched on the sides of the pad(when new) somewhere.
I find that a CoF of GG just don't give me the cold brake bite that I am looking for(or hot for that matter), similar to what you are speaking of.
Many here at BITOG still prefer the GG but not me. Look to see if the pads that you're not so crazy about are a CoF of GG and this could be the issue.
How would a GG have less cold bite than FF?
I don't doubt that in one personal experience this happened, but I've learned to ignore this repeated advice I keep seeing here- that doesn't necessarily apply to every application.
Originally Posted by Char Baby
I still prefer ceramic brake pads however, I look for a Coefficient of Friction(CoF) of FF. It's usually printed on the backing plates of the pad or laser etched on the sides of the pad(when new) somewhere.
I find that a CoF of GG just don't give me the cold brake bite that I am looking for(or hot for that matter), similar to what you are speaking of.
Many here at BITOG still prefer the GG but not me. Look to see if the pads that you're not so crazy about are a CoF of GG and this could be the issue.
How would a GG have less cold bite than FF?
I don't doubt that in one personal experience this happened, but I've learned to ignore this repeated advice I keep seeing here- that doesn't necessarily apply to every application.
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