I used to use the NAPA Adaptive One hybrid brake pads along with NAPA rotors. These had less dust than other aftermarket brands I had used. Then, I came across the Raybestos Element 3 and I have found that the pads are remarkable with almost no brake dust and not a single squeal or peep out of them. As for the E3 rotors, I Purchased these at the same time because being in salt environment, I wanted the best line that Raybestos had and these were coated. Mine did not make it through one winter without rusting. When I checked them in the spring, I was shocked at how little of the coating was left. I had assumed that coatings on rotors are specialty high temp materials given how hot that rotors can get with heavy braking. In terms of stopping performance, the rotors and pads have been awesome, but I was super disappointed in that, in my experience, these have very little corrosion resistance. I guess I could always keep the E3 pads and go with a different set of rotors next time. Does anyone know of a rotor brand that has better coating service life?
