wpatters1229 wrote:
Did much more research and actually the industry states that semi-metalic pads are far better for heavy vehicles than ceramic and they stop better in high heat. That is why most kits containing a rotor and pads use these. That is what I am going with and heavy inspection of the calibers....I have had sticking calibers before on other vehicles along with bad and worn guides. Thanks Will look at the link Rolin sends.
That's why I went with semi-metallics when I replaced rotors and pads a couple of years ago. Also my reasoning was that the semi-metallics wouldn't wear on my $400.00 rotors as bad. Figured I would just replace the pads every couple of years. Just replaced pads last Sunday and the rotors look great. Pads still had about 1/3 wear left on them. When I tried to buy semi-metallic at O'Reilly's last week they only had the ceramic that they sell for the 3500 express. Had to go to Autozone to get the semi-metallic.
