Ceramic Brake Pads

[9BarStrata]

Has any one tried ceramic brake pads on their avensis? if so where did ya get them and how do you find them.

i'm just sick of having to clean the dust of my new alloys , i get maybe two days before i notice the build up of dust and i thought ceramic might be a better option.

all opinions please

[Raistlin]

These pads use ceramic compounds and copper fibers in place of the semi-metallic pad's steel fibers. This allows the ceramic pads to handle high brake temperatures with less heat fade, provide faster recovery after the stop, and generate less dust and wear on both the pads and rotors. And from a comfort standpoint, ceramic compounds provide much quieter braking because the ceramic compound helps dampen noise by generating a frequency beyond the human hearing range.Another characteristic that makes ceramic materials attractive is the absence of noticeable dust. All brake pads produce dust as they wear. The ingredients in ceramic compounds produce a light colored dust that is much less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. Consequently, wheels and tires maintain a cleaner appearance longer.

Ceramic pads meet or exceed all original equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials and outlast other premium pad materials by a significant margin - with no sacrifice in noise control, pad life or braking performance.

[Thermal]

Yes, that's only the beginning. ;)

But the question was, is anyone using them and if so, where to get them for the Avensis...?

Part numbers and all.

[Raistlin]

Where to get them for the Avensis...?

Try here: Ceramic Brakes

[9BarStrata]

so, has anyone ever used them?

[Phoenix999]

so, has anyone ever used them?

Seems not