Brake Pads.. Ceramic verus Semi-metallic
getting ready to do the front brakes on my 1997 F53 Bounder I'm thinking ceramic is better for heat dissipation on a heavy MH right or wrong ? pros/cons ?
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I don't think the heat affects the pads much. It's the heat boiling the brake fluid that's a problem on our F53s.
My 95 F53 don't stop well when the brakes are at ambient temperature, they need to warm up a little for best braking.
You may want to consider DOT 5.1 brake fluid. I believe it has a higher boiling point than DOT 4.
Also, check the outer brake pad fit in the caliper mounting bracket before you secure it to the caliper. I find most pads are a touch too long and don't float well in the bracket. It needs to float to release properly.
Richard
My 95 F53 don't stop well when the brakes are at ambient temperature, they need to warm up a little for best braking.
You may want to consider DOT 5.1 brake fluid. I believe it has a higher boiling point than DOT 4.
Also, check the outer brake pad fit in the caliper mounting bracket before you secure it to the caliper. I find most pads are a touch too long and don't float well in the bracket. It needs to float to release properly.
Richard
