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What is the difference between brake pad materials (Automotive)?

Ceramic, Kevlar, Organic? Im sure Kevlar is best though..


It's a myth that Ceramic/Kevlar are automatically the best. Semi-metallics have the best stopping power because the strands of steel dissipate the heat better. But they are much harder on rotors--eats them up. They also make more noise and give up lots

Brake pads

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Heatsink and Echo brake pads

A simple test of brake pad material grippyness. Take into account that most pads perform better after a short bed in period.