The Best Brake Pads For Your Car or Truck! Ceramic - Semi-Metallic

The Best Brake Pads For Your Car or Truck! Ceramic - Semi-Metallic - Organic Explained

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Replacing brake pads is one of the most common maintenance jobs on a vehicle. Choosing the right type of pads though is important but faced with all the varieties of pads available, it can be downright confusing.
Josh explains the differences between the main types of brake pads and gives you everything you need to know to make the right choice as a budget mechanic.
As always, make sure to watch to the end of the video so you don't miss any important information in order to make the right choice!
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@SF-yl2si 11 ай бұрын

Akebono ceramic all the way. Best pads I have ever used.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 10 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@LuisAngel255678 9 ай бұрын

What’s a good choice of rotors for them

@kckkuru8149 9 ай бұрын

I will use this brand next Time.i used to install Bosch which is not too bad. Thanks for recommending

@d0sitmatr 9 ай бұрын

@@kckkuru8149 just bought a full set of Bosch quietcast. looking forward to seeing how they do.

@killjoytheclown9970 7 ай бұрын

@@LuisAngel255678 Centric premium rotors

@wholeNwon Ай бұрын

About 10 yrs. ago, before the mandated reduction in copper content, I bought a set of Wagner ceramic front pads from Amazon. They were on sale, of course. Also bought rotors. Don't remember the brand but they were inexpensive, too (?Bendix). Installed them as Brembo replacements on my LS400. Since then they have functioned very well. There is still a lot of pad left and my rotors have not warped. Critical to the rotors' condition is that I'm very careful to torque lug nuts correctly and to factory specs.

@ruchirsajwan Күн бұрын

Super interesting. Thank you!

@Nyitemare 11 ай бұрын

Big up for this info, very helpful

@CarlLv Ай бұрын

I only use Bosch Quitecast on my LX470. Great brake pad.

@Jmg831 24 күн бұрын

Their shins don’t die right 😢

@williamwaters4506 Ай бұрын

I've replaced many brakes over the decades and this is a good review. I prefer ceramic and I buy them on line. I have always liked brakes made by Raybestos, that is just my personal preference.

@BrightHardDay 11 ай бұрын

Your videos really help me understand what my mechanic is talking about. So much easier to make good decisions. Thank you!

@alirazmjou2149 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video متشکرم از شما آقای محترم

@stevengagnon4777 Ай бұрын

I would consider the vehicle weight and size of rotor too. Modern cars definitely tend to have larger rotors than twenty year old models. I'm driving a 2002 Trailblazer and I have reason to believe it now has ceramic pads ( they are super quiet and smooth) , but they just don't have enough bite and are a bit slow in reacting to the point that I a bit concerned about pulling a 3000 pound trailer without trailer brakes ( actually the legal limit here) anyway I think the semi metallic ones will be a better fit for the Trailblazer. Now my 1993 Mazda Protege lx the ceramic pads were nice and absolutely no problem. Either way I will be also replacing rotors with new pads it just works so much better for something as important as the brakes.

@connorrampage7817 2 ай бұрын

good video, these are all common sense approaches for the DIYers, Just do your research, your objective is to have them last as long as you can, going cheap only creates problems sooner for you.

@marcosalfaro5569 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great explanation. I was running high and ceramic brake pads, however, I was still experiencing warping of the rotors. I took care of that problem by switching over to semi metallic for my application.. I haven’t had a problem since. Semi metallic can be noisier however, it avoids warping.

@dbackscott 7 ай бұрын

Suggestion #4: get one of your relatives to be general manager of an auto parts store. Bit of a long game there, though.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 7 ай бұрын

True

@Terrifier1984 Ай бұрын

Amazing video and it made me realize that in my 1996 land rover which i use for 4x4 , towing i should be using semi metallic as i noticed with the ceramic set i have lost some braking power and tent to need to press harder on the brake pedal What do you think? Thanks

@paulbriant2067 2 ай бұрын

No One in TouTube land explains car maintenance and repair like the @BudgetMechanicHawaii. Clear and concise with no BS or flim-flam claims. Eloquently stated in a logical, common sense manner. This is a no-click-bait zone. Well done and thank you.

@lourdesoliva3951 4 ай бұрын

thank you.

@hillt0py0deler 3 ай бұрын

Is it standard to replace rotors when you change your brakes? I've always paid to have someone change my brakes for me, but think I'm going to try it myself this time. 2014 Toyota Tundra. If I don't see or feel any real wear on my rotors, is it safe to replace the pads and continue to use the same rotors? Do I need to check rotor thickness?

@AFatherToTheFatherless Ай бұрын

As a shop owner I can confirm that semi metallic lasts the longest, but does squeak more

@martinschulz9381 Ай бұрын

Guys I worked with would get high dollar specialty "racing" and so forth pads for their vehicles and most of the time they were disappointed by the way they performed. Good deals on the internet are often red flags...a lot of counterfeit stuff. Not knocking your video though...good video.

@flute136 29 күн бұрын

do you have any idea how good Brake Performance brake pads(ceramic) are? i have them and i get tons of brake dust. they stop fine but so much brake dust. im starting to wonder if BF sent me semi metallic instead since the dust kinda looks black.

@Ljw48 Ай бұрын

How do you tell if you are getting a higher quality brake pad. Some brands are inherently more expensive and not necessarily higher quality. I can see if within a brand there are different price points for same application but switching brands price isn’t always an indicator of quality

@bigjohn5104 8 ай бұрын

I've always used and suggested semi metallic. Just my opinion but they always seem to be the best of all worlds. Unless you have a performance vehicle ceramics never give a confident brake feel. Just my 2 cents.

@jegerm6752 6 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you. I had ceramic pads and the brake pedal didnt feel great. Switched to semi metallic and brake pedal feels nice again.

@sirflappington2484 5 ай бұрын

I think it’s one of those things you like what you are familiar with. I started in ceramic and feel nothing wrong with it, but since you started with semi metalic, you probably are familiar with the high stopping power of semi metallic compared to ceramic

@ThomasNappo Ай бұрын

Well explained..l subbed😊

@mikeabbitt8309 Ай бұрын

Drilled and slotted rotors should help dissipate heat also.

@SurferBobbyLew Ай бұрын

helpful commented I will be getting the organic pads like you recommended ;-) haha

@missmata18 10 ай бұрын

Can you tell if someone installed ceramic or semi metallic? My mechanic initially said he was going to put semi metallic and I told him I wanted ceramic. How would I know? 🤦🏻‍♀️

@killjoytheclown9970 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can tell by looking at your rims semi metallic pads will make alot of black dust while ceramic will be lighter in color

@missmata18 9 ай бұрын

@@killjoytheclown9970Ok thank you! I just checked and I’m pretty positive he did put ceramic then. Not that I don’t trust him lol but I wanted to make sure.

@killjoytheclown9970 7 ай бұрын

@@missmata18 👍

@josemilian4167 7 күн бұрын

any difference between duralast(42$) vs duralast gold (53$) and brembo (83$)?

@changryu8128 6 ай бұрын

If you do not mind more dust on wheels, semi metallic is the best to go. I have tried all kinds of pads, but for the braking performance only, the semi metallic has shown best feel and power. My cars = 2003 and 2006 Lexus GS 430s. 130k miles and 300k miles, respectably. They hve all semi metallic pads. Yes, after just one week driving, all wheels become to be black. I do not worry, just wash the cars. Lifetime = (2006 GS430) front pad, 35k miles, rear pad, 20k miles. Yes, very short, but I do not mind. I just spend more money, only to get performance. GS430 with semi metallic and Camry (or Accord) with ceramic? No, no, no way. Totally a whole new world!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 6 ай бұрын

Semi metallic for the win!

@danielsosa7069 3 ай бұрын

Has anyone order from the website he mentioned?

@user-jy8bc8tx8f 3 ай бұрын

Hi...in a FWD car..why does the front brake pads wear down faster than the rear brake pads??

@05DonnieB 2 ай бұрын

The front breaks do more of the work which is why they tend to be larger. The drive train of the car doesn't make much difference its just physics. Try riding a bike and only use the rear wheel brake to stop... good luck

@kenty6973 3 ай бұрын

Not all ceramic pads are created equal, like you said. I only use Akebono pads on all my vehicles. Take my Mercedes for example, I installed Akebono Euro since the first day I bought it brand new. After 70K miles, no rotor wear, the pads still have 40% left. Plus my wheels look clean after months.

@christopherskipp1525 2 ай бұрын

Where do you buy this brand?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 2 ай бұрын

Akebono is a pretty good brand! Where I live you have to get them online

@christopherskipp1525 2 ай бұрын

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii OK, thank you. What websites/sellers do you recommend? Thank you for your assistance.

@mvnorsel6354 2 ай бұрын

I buy the cheapest, if you are using your brakes often , you are wasting fuel.

@thomasg4324 3 ай бұрын

*Take down my metalic pads about 1/8" and then apply my own carbonfiber glazing.* NOTHING stops better, and lasts longer. Plus...when they finally destroy the carbon fiber, it makes a distinctive screetching noise as the remaining CF gets consumed between the metal rotor and the underlying metalic pad material. Thus telling me to reapply. #SaveMoneyStoppingBetter

@Jmg831 24 күн бұрын

I buy all 4 rotors and all brake pads at 1A auto for $250 so yeah I don’t care I’ll just buy that 😊

@carlodonnell146 3 ай бұрын

it would probably make a good video to talk about brake pad, friction pad thickness and matching calipers; I just bought some BENDIX pads for my 2001 dodge ram van...it carries KELSEY HAYES calipers...unfortunately they seem to be too thick for the calipers and the wheel locks, when they are installed......though the pistons are all the way into the caliper......

@michaelenclard9692 21 күн бұрын

Semi Metallic is the best

@victorsvitilla9064 2 ай бұрын

Go to parts store and pay the mark up for pads if they are a LIFETIME WARRANTY so you only pay once😊

@krimson122 Ай бұрын

You can also go online to a reputable supplier and that has lifetime replacement warranty on the parts they sell. If you wrench your own car and tend to keep it for a long time, it's worth seeking out such a store. An example for European cars, online stores like FCP have lifetime replacement on almost ALL the parts they sell. Engine oil/filters, brake pads, rotors, starters, air filters, spark plugs and just about anything that isn't consumable (gas additives, washer fluid, etc). Just buy the same parts again and RMA the used parts back to them and get a full refund. I've gone thru 4 sets of front track pads/rotors so far ($900 for the set) and used a large USPS flat rate box (currently $25) each time for the used part return. I don't send back engine oil anymore just because postage has gone up so much, it's barely worth it.

@e4300 Ай бұрын

Lots of valuable info missing from this video.

@user-jy8bc8tx8f 3 ай бұрын

is there a problem if in a FWD car...i decide to use ceramic brake pads for the front and use semi metallic pads for the rear brake..a mix & match setup??

@thadumway225 Ай бұрын

Powerstop carbon fiber ceramic pads will stop on a dime and give you change..

@americanphilosophy2701 9 ай бұрын

You know how I can tell you are in Hawaii...you have a Toyota truck

@stellarv5689 24 күн бұрын

Rock Auto is about luck, some parts are good ..some are cheap c* p

@johnnymotorboat8824 8 ай бұрын

You got your info a little twisted up on ceramic versus semi metallic. Ceramic will wear out your rotors faster because it's a harder material. Think this through people. Before replying. Harder abrasive wear pad....or softer abrasive pad. Which wears the rotors quicker. I don't care what your brother that's a mechanic says.

@kalani1987 8 ай бұрын

Yes but I'd rather have less dust and noise

@timbur2711 8 ай бұрын

Not true

@CODQueef 6 ай бұрын

You have it wrong

@johnnymotorboat8824 6 ай бұрын

@@CODQueef no

@timbur2711 6 ай бұрын

@@johnnymotorboat8824 ur wrong bro