I’ve done a lot of brake work on our cars lately, and I can’t believe it took me this long to figure this out: skip the metallic pads and go with ceramic.
Why Ceramic Brake Pads Win
- Less brake dust: your wheels stay much cleaner.
- Longer life: ceramic pads last a lot longer than metallic ones.
Replace Rotors Instead of Turning Them
Instead of having your rotors turned (resurfaced), just replace them every other time you change the pads. It doesn’t pay to turn them anymore.
It’s an Easy DIY Job
Changing pads and rotors only takes simple hand tools. The one “special” tool I needed was a large C-clamp to push the caliper piston back. Both sides took about 45 minutes, and I got a good look at the rest of the car while I was under there.