I'm getting close to needing Brake pads all around. Looking at the three most common choices
Ferodo: OEM Semi Metallic
Akebono: Ceramic
Textar: Semi Metallic (lower cost version of Ferodo?)
Akebono Pros: cheaper, no brake dust, much less wear on the rotor, quiet.
Akebono Cons: Less braking power, need more pressure on the brake pedal
Semi metallic Pros: Great pedal feel
Semi metallic Cons: More expensive, brake dust, prone to squeal, wear rotors faster
I'm inclined to go with the Ferodo pads because I like how well my LR3 stops for a heavy car and I have Akebono on my other car and the pads have less friction than the Semi-Metallic pads but my wheels are not black.
What pads have all of you used and would recommend?
Ferodo: OEM Semi Metallic
Akebono: Ceramic
Textar: Semi Metallic (lower cost version of Ferodo?)
Akebono Pros: cheaper, no brake dust, much less wear on the rotor, quiet.
Akebono Cons: Less braking power, need more pressure on the brake pedal
Semi metallic Pros: Great pedal feel
Semi metallic Cons: More expensive, brake dust, prone to squeal, wear rotors faster
I'm inclined to go with the Ferodo pads because I like how well my LR3 stops for a heavy car and I have Akebono on my other car and the pads have less friction than the Semi-Metallic pads but my wheels are not black.
What pads have all of you used and would recommend?