I'm trying to determine if ceramic brake pads are optimal in -20 fahrenheit winters with snow/ice/salt as compared to pads with a ferro-carbon/semi-metallic/carbon-metallic composition? Canadian winters... I need new brake pads, I have cryogenicly treated rotors on order.
The very large majority of passenger vehicles sold currently come stock with ceramic pads but I'm wondering how much of that has to do with keeping wheels clean and being quiet... I'm more interested in stoping optimally in winter with my favourite winter tires. I also used to do track days in my track only car (Hawk HP plus pads), I am a licensed motorcycle riding instructor, and never had a motor vehicle accident, so let's say for arguments sake that I'm an average driver, and the only variable to consider at this time is brake pads. I'm also a scientist, so everything I do takes more time due to overthinking...
I obviously wouldn't pick high performance pads as the temperature for braking I will experience while getting groceries is likely between -30 and +350 Fahrenheit.
I am strongly considering going for OE pads from the dealership, they happen to be ceramic.
Thoughts on ceramic vs other composition pads in cold wet winters?
The very large majority of passenger vehicles sold currently come stock with ceramic pads but I'm wondering how much of that has to do with keeping wheels clean and being quiet... I'm more interested in stoping optimally in winter with my favourite winter tires. I also used to do track days in my track only car (Hawk HP plus pads), I am a licensed motorcycle riding instructor, and never had a motor vehicle accident, so let's say for arguments sake that I'm an average driver, and the only variable to consider at this time is brake pads. I'm also a scientist, so everything I do takes more time due to overthinking...
I obviously wouldn't pick high performance pads as the temperature for braking I will experience while getting groceries is likely between -30 and +350 Fahrenheit.
I am strongly considering going for OE pads from the dealership, they happen to be ceramic.
Thoughts on ceramic vs other composition pads in cold wet winters?