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All ceramic pads should give you low dust.

I also used Raybestos advanced ceramic pads, on a Corolla, and they are very good.

I also used Wagner Thermoquiet once and they were excellent as well.

If a car originally comes with semi-metallic I would replace them with semi-metallic though. For example most European cars. I had big problems with ceramics on my BMW.
 
Put Wagner ThermoQuiet pads on the truck this year (along with new rotors, hardware and fresh dot3 fluid) and am VERY happy with them. NO fade what-so-ever towing 5000lbs without trailer brakes, great pedal feel in all conditions "so far" and they don't really product any noticable dust.
 
I put a set of AutoZone Duralast Max brake pads on the front of my Acura RDX. Absolutely the WORST pads for dusting ever. My wheels are pitch black in no time. The Akebono on my Mazda are clean.
 
As mentioned above, ceramic pads are generally the choice for low dust.

However, be aware that the braking co-efficient of many (low dust/non-ferrous) "ceramics" are low, even by OEM standards.


In addition, today's ABS and power brake systems often do a great job hiding the fact that replacement ceramics often fall short in braking performance. In other words, the increased hydraulic pressure required for a stop is not readily apparent to the driver.


Read:

"The higher a brake pad's coefficient of friction (expressed by the Greek letter µ, pronounced mu), the more aggressive the pad and the greater its stopping potential (the same amount of pedal force provides more stopping power). In theory, µ ranges from 0 (full lubricity, no friction at all) to 1.0 (solid, no molecules moving). Fifteen to 20 years ago, Baer brakes says, street brake pads were lucky to see the high 0.20s. Today, even OEM pads are well into the 0.30s, top-tier performance street pads in the 0.40 to 0.45 range, and some race cars in the high 0.60s"

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I recently installed new pads and rotors on the front, shoes and drums on the rear of my Durango. It is a heavy vehicle and the brakes take a beating. I installed the Wearever gold pads on the front and the Wearever rotors,same for the drums and shoes, they produce very little dust,stop well and they won't cost you an arm and a leg. Wearever is a Car Quest brand sold at AAP around here.
 
What you stated here makes a lot of good sense. Questions I have are 1) which brake pads do you use? 2) Which brake pads give the best high speed braking performance? Example going from 100 mph down to say 40 mph to make a corner.
 
Originally Posted By: buck91
Put Wagner ThermoQuiet pads on the truck this year (along with new rotors, hardware and fresh dot3 fluid) and am VERY happy with them. NO fade what-so-ever towing 5000lbs without trailer brakes, great pedal feel in all conditions "so far" and they don't really product any noticable dust.



You can legally tow 5,000 pounds without brakes on the trailer in your state?
 
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: Olas
Brembo discs and pagid RS pads stop so fast you need a padded steering wheel


AGAIN, totally non-existent for the op's application.



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Yeah, not so much my Balt....


Might come in handy for the other car though!
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Originally Posted By: bbhero
What you stated here makes a lot of good sense. Questions I have are 1) which brake pads do you use? 2) Which brake pads give the best high speed braking performance? Example going from 100 mph down to say 40 mph to make a corner.


Thick pads with large slotted rotors?
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The Bottom Line
As brake technology continues to evolve, more and more auto manufacturers are outfitting their autos with ceramic pads right from the factory. Ceramics are a great option if you're a regular commuter who doesn't run quarter-mile sprints or weekend warrior track days. Two great options are the Posi-Quiet Ceramic Brake Pads or Hawk Performance Ceramics along with a host of other pads listed below. Ceramics not only last a long time, but produce less brake dust, keeping your wheels looking sharp.

Although ceramics offer the latest technology, this doesn't necessarily mean they are the greatest pad for all conditions. The aftermarket brake world still holds metallic pads near and dear to their hearts with aggressive variations and mixed metallic compounds. Many performance companies like Brembo Brakes and EBC Brakes continue to offer semi-metallic pads because of their performance capabilities. In fact, many track pads are semi metallic, known for their great initial bite and consistent brake pedal feel, providing excellent driver feedback. Mated with deluxe brake calipers and stainless steel brake lines, metallic pads can bring the speediest racers to a commanding halt.

Source: http://m.autoanything.com/brakes/the-best-brake-pads-ceramic-or-metallic.aspx

I say use the type of material that came OE on your car and be happy. For me ceramics came stock along with cross drilled rotors. Pontiac knew the best combo for my car, and I stuck with it. I just used Raybestos parts; which from what I've read is what ACDelco rebrands anyway.
 
Originally Posted By: daves87rs
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: Olas
Brembo discs and pagid RS pads stop so fast you need a padded steering wheel


AGAIN, totally non-existent for the op's application.



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Yeah, not so much my Balt....


Might come in handy for the other car though!
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Which would be a???
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Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: daves87rs
Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: Olas
Brembo discs and pagid RS pads stop so fast you need a padded steering wheel


AGAIN, totally non-existent for the op's application.



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Yeah, not so much my Balt....


Might come in handy for the other car though!
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Which would be a???
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Sadly, a Cavalier
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But one I would like to do some "upgrades" on.....kinda my "baby" is the best I can put it....
 
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Originally Posted By: eric4ok
I put a set of AutoZone Duralast Max brake pads on the front of my Acura RDX. Absolutely the WORST pads for dusting ever. My wheels are pitch black in no time. The Akebono on my Mazda are clean.


One of my family members bought these in the US for their car. They were pretty dusty and I thought they were overpriced considering they are made in India.
 
I have Akebono Performance Street pads on the front and Wagner Thermoquiets on the rear. Both of which are ceramic type. I was just curious as to what could also be better for different circumstances. I thank you very much for your information.
 
Originally Posted By: camrydriver111
Originally Posted By: eric4ok
I put a set of AutoZone Duralast Max brake pads on the front of my Acura RDX. Absolutely the WORST pads for dusting ever. My wheels are pitch black in no time. The Akebono on my Mazda are clean.


One of my family members bought these in the US for their car. They were pretty dusty and I thought they were overpriced considering they are made in India.


+1 I got them and the new Duralast rotors. Rotors look good but the pads are garbage. Noise, stopping power is so so and they dust up like crazy. I am thinking of doing a pad slap this fall with some Akebonos.
 
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Sadly, a Cavalier
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But one I would like to do some "upgrades" on.....kinda my "baby" is the best I can put it....



Yup, maybe IF you did a Brembo/ap Racing/etc. big brake kit on the front (which would cost ~ 3x what the car is worth!), there might be a Pagid pad made for that.
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Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: daves87rs




Sadly, a Cavalier
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But one I would like to do some "upgrades" on.....kinda my "baby" is the best I can put it....



Yup, maybe IF you did a Brembo/ap Racing/etc. big brake kit on the front (which would cost ~ 3x what the car is worth!), there might be a Pagid pad made for that.
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Prob keep it simple...good pads and slotted rotors....have no plans to go through my own windshield at a light...
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Just missed a deer the other night and pulled these new numbers. The meter doesn't read anything higher than 1.28. This was from 63-0mph. These brakes and the cars braking design literally saved our lives.

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Originally Posted By: Neil_A
Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors and ceramic pads on my GXP, and on my wifes TrailBlazer. Very little if no dust. The ones on my GXP are cross drilled and sometimes squeal, but stop with well over 1.03G of force. My meter, wife, and the geese I missed going from 70+ to 0 mph can attest to it.
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