Ceramic Brake Pads Vs Metallic

Ceramic brake pads are quieter than metallic brake pads because they vibrate at a frequency above the range of human hearing.

Ceramic brake pads vs metallic. The dust that is produced is lighter in color and barely visible. Metallic brake pads are noisier and produce more dust. As far as price goes metallic brake pads tend to fall somewhere between organic and ceramic pads. Most importantly ceramic brake pads are more resistant to heat which also preserves the life of your brakes too.

Gentler on brake rotors than metallic. This is where the metallic or semi metallic brake pad is the winner. They also produce less dust than metallic pads and the dust that they do produce is lighter in color and easier to wash off. They tend to be noisier than ceramic or organic brake pads meaning a louder ride as well as more stressful for the brake system adding more strain and wear on the brake rotors.

This takes a lot of stress off the brake discs which means they will last longer too. Ceramic pads can last longer than metallic pads. Good cold and hot performance for everyday cars. Ceramic brake pads cause much less noise in comparison to metallic brake pads because they are not as abrasive.

Because metals are good conductors of heat metallic brake pads can withstand heat on a higher level compared to ceramic brake pads which means you can drive with them in frigid temperatures.