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***waynne*** · 10-07-2008, 06:32 AM

Thats not too bad then if it lasts for the life of the car.

I noticed that a lot of companies are moving away from Asbestos and using ceramic in their pads. It is still quite a recent development.

Now, next question, ceramic is usually smooth and shiny, so how does this provide a better friction surface for the brakes?

10-07-2008, 06:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
*waynne* Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK Posts: 9,602	Re: Ceramic brakes - are they worth it? Thats not too bad then if it lasts for the life of the car. I noticed that a lot of companies are moving away from Asbestos and using ceramic in their pads. It is still quite a recent development. Now, next question, ceramic is usually smooth and shiny, so how does this provide a better friction surface for the brakes? __________________ I stepped in a plate of Pasta the other day - now I have to worry about my Carbonara footprint!