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Mar 17, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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Long Islander

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Originally Posted by Blackcoog

I have Centric ceramics on mine and I have been very happy with them. They aren't as grabby at low speeds which is great. The dust is almost completely eliminated.

Did you replace the rotors at any time? If so, what brand?

Mar 17, 2015 | 09:01 AM

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Nope, I did not replace the rotors. Still running stock rotors. I had about 40k on the car when I changed the pads.

Apr 14, 2015 | 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackcoog

I have Centric ceramics on mine and I have been very happy with them. They aren't as grabby at low speeds which is great. The dust is almost completely eliminated.

Do you know the model # for the front pads?

Apr 14, 2015 | 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boiler

Do you know the model # for the front pads?

From my research about six weeks ago into replacement brake pads for my 2010 XFR, the only readily available ceramic front brake pads for an XFR are EBC (either Red Stuff or Yellow Stuff), and the only Centric ones in the right size & shape are semi-metallic not ceramic, called "Posi-Quiet".
I ended up buying the Centric pads as they were a lot cheaper than the EBC pads and I've seen some negative reports about EBC pads.
I fitted the new Centric pads front and rear just over a week ago, and so far they have lived up to their claims - 'softer' and more progressive feel than the stock pads, no noise and a lot less dust than the stock pads (but a bit more than the PowerStop ceramic pads I fitted to my old XFS). PowerStop don't do pads for an XFR.
The Centric part #s are:
Front 104.14480
Rear 104.14490

Sep 5, 2015 | 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusespritse

Akebono's are great, but only available on the rear of the XF (at least the 2011 NA). They are supposed to come out with fronts this year, but that's not a certainty. ...

I am still experimenting with front pads to find an equivalent.

I bought Akebono Euro Ultra Premium ceramic pads for the rear on my 2010 Premium (5.0 NA) and they are indeed zero dust, which I am really thrilled about. Also, no noise, and no difference in brake feel.

I'm looking forward to replacing my fronts also, but Rockauto doesn't show any Akebono availability for the front on 2010 5.0's. However, Partsgeek.com lists Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic (326mm, part no W0133-1962744) for my car with a note that it is "With Shims." Does anyone know what "with shims" means. For the rears, they also indicate "with shims" for the Akebonos that I bought from Rockauto, but I can't tell if it's the exact same set that I have. It would be great if I could put Akebono'son the front as well.

If anyone has info about Akebono's for the front on a 2010 5.0 NA, I would appreciate hearing from them.

Sep 5, 2015 | 06:51 PM

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I believe the shims alleviate the brake squeal.

Sep 6, 2015 | 08:08 AM

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I put Disc Italia Hyper Ceramic pads from Brakeworld on my 2010 XF Portfolio about 6 months ago. I have found no difference in braking. They are amazingly dust free. My wheels never look dirty, even if I don't wash it for several weeks. They are a perfect fit for both front and rear. I had Akebobos on my previous XK and these seem cleaner.