Brake Pad Replacement

[compnurd]

Getting ready to Change the pads and rotors on my 08 Saturn oulook.

I am leaning towards the Raybestos Advance tech set.
Does anyone know if they are worth the money over the Raybestos Professional grade? Anyone have some other opinions. I got 55k out of the OEM's so no complaints there

 

[ctc]

Go with ceramic pads. Better stopping and less dust. I'm not sure if either of those options are ceramic.

 

[compnurd]

yeh they are all ceramic

 

[VK56VD]

Ceramic does not provide better stopping than semi-metallic for example but do provide less dust.

 

[compnurd]

got ya, i am liking the raybestos but it has been a while since i did my own brakes

 

[PandaBear]

Dad's using Raybesto Professional Grade right now, seems fine.

 

[compnurd]

got ya, just trying to see if they are worth the extra cost

 

[lipadj46]

With ceramic pads just make sure you give them a few taps in the morning to get them warmed up.

 

[compnurd]

My current OEM pads are ceramic, i am just not sure how crazy i should go with my next set

 

[compnurd]

if i go with the raybesto's it is about 50 dollars cheaper overall to go with the professional grade over the advance

 

[compnurd]

whats the opinion on bendix pads over raybestos

 

[mechtech2]

Which ones? What numerical friction/heat ratings and pad composition?
Either brand are normally very reputable, but splitting hairs requires more information.

 

[compnurd]

Well I am looking into the Professional grade raybestos but i cant find ratings for them. the bendix would be the CQ (rock auto doesnt have the CT in front)

 

[The Critic]

Stick with the professional grade. It's the most popular pad.

The Adv. Tech pads simply include a new set of hardware, and supposedly, a longer lasting (but not necessarily better performing) compound.

Determining a pad's performance by judging the friction codes is similar to evaluating tire performance by the codes printed on the side wall-- not a wise decision.

 

[compnurd]

Got ya. The Professional's also come with a hardware kits. I started debating the bendix pads are reading about having a lifetime warranty

 

[Dieselbob]

I install a LOT of the Bendix Titanium metallic pads. I find the cost vs. life vs. noise to be very favorable in most general automotive/light truck applications.

 

[compnurd]

i am going to go with the raybesto's, i would go bendix but it appears the better pad isnt out for my truck