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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ninja729
I own a 2008 IS250 and want to get ceramic breaks, any thoughts? and if so what kind
This is what I think. at $11,000 you should get them and be the first


http://vipautosalon.com/store/index....0-bbk-full-kit
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nitrotang
Just got my pads changed to the low-dust ones since I missed the TSB before my warranty was up. But, they work great
Isn't it written somewhere here that the low dust break pads were less effective than the factory pads? (Ie: less stopping power)
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by UniSlayEX
Isn't it written somewhere here that the low dust break pads were less effective than the factory pads? (Ie: less stopping power)
Yeah, I read that somewhere too. But I haven't noticed any difference in braking performance compared to the non-low dust pads.
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by UniSlayEX
Isn't it written somewhere here that the low dust break pads were less effective than the factory pads? (Ie: less stopping power)
Only by someone who doesn't understand how brakes work.

Changing your pads doesn't change your stopping distance, it can't.

If you want to stop shorter you need better tires, not better brakes. The tires are what stop the car.

See here for a much more detailed explanation of why brake "upgrades" don't stop you any shorter-
http://www.scirocco.org/faq/brakes/p...n/pfpage1.html

Anyone who tells you differently is trying to sell you a BBK you don't need
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Ceramic brakes on a 250??? Sorry but this has got to be a joke!
A. Sooo not worth the money
B. Overkill
B. You can't even use them to their full potential with that kind of a car
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