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EYorkshire



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I would imagine its a 'toss up' between a softer pad with good disc life or the use of a ceramic pad that eats its way through the metal of the disc in a very short time.
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Big Dave



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Has anyone priced ceramic pads for these cars? I've grown a bit tired of washing the excess brake dust off on a weekly basis.
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On a weekly basis?! How far/fast are you driving?! Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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Yorkshire - God's County
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simont



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Big Dave wrote:
I've grown a bit tired of washing the excess brake dust off on a weekly basis.
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On a weekly basis?! How far/fast are you driving?!


Not very far or fast - as the wheels are too busy being cleaned...... Smile 2002 Honda VFR800
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I do my own brakes. $60 for the pads and 25 minutes per tire. RC Gorst
Maryland USA

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