PFC vs Ceramic brake pads

[HISSIN50]

Hey guys,

I see that I could use some fresh pads up front. And in that regard, I'd like to hear what you think of the varying pads out there (as I'm reading conflicting info).

This is on the 94. My main concern really is a lack of brake dust and not sounding like I'm driving on backing plates when trying to stop. Otherwise, for the way I drive, pads are pads. In lookin at the parts stores offerings, it seems that the PFC street (non Z) pads could work. I've run those before but it was on a car with hubcaps and I cant remember how much they dusted.

Duralast offers a ceramic pad for pretty cheap. I have never run a 'ceramic' pad (I have no idea what that means - the only ceramic pads I'm familiar with would never work on the street). I'm considerin' trying these but would like to hear someone's experience with them first.

Anyhow, recap: want pads with little dust or noise. Considering ceramic street pads or PFC street pads.

All thoughts are very appreciated.

 

[stprorolla49]

I have Duralast Gold on mine which i believe are ceramic. They are quiet, and dont make a lot of dust.

 

[cbarr300]

I've heard that hawk hps pads don't kick out much dust...and stop real well.

 

[Bosko5.0]

I had semi-ceramic when I had my stock gt brakes, there was barely any dust and they stopped better then stock, but now that I have new cobra brakes with stock pads, within 2 days the wheel is coated in dust, so with my new rims waiting tires I have to get new pads before new wheels go on.

 

[bimmertech]

hawk hps---it is a great pad.

it makes a little more dust than a stock pad, but nothing crazy like i have---wheel coated in 300 miles.

 

[mgcook]

I have EBC Reds....they are loud, and cover my wheels in dust after 2 days of regular driving

I wish i would have went with Hawk or the regular Motocraft pads now.

 

[87_GT]

i have the hawk hps' and mine squeak a lot more then previous pads i have run. i find it very annoying. but they do stop well, and do not produce a lot of dust.

 

[HISSIN50]

Thanks a bunch for all the replies guys. Of course, I'd like to get some Brembo blanks and nice pads online, but realistically, they're not needed for my driving style. I do think I'll try the 'ceramic' pads from AZ out though. If they worked for Michael, they should work ok for me. I know he has more of a lead foot than I.

Now if this was for the literbike, I have run some nice aftermarket pads and really could feel a difference. In other words, I could take advantage of the pad upgrade. I just dont think the extra cost is warranted here.

If I ever put PBR calipers on and upgrade some stuff, I'll get some better pads.

Thanks again guys. Have a great Holiday!