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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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Just out of curiosity, what brand of brakes do people recommend, I am going to have to do mine this summer, and was curious to know what people used, what the cost is, what brands are good, what brands are not so good.

I would prefer ceramic not semi-metallic (would like the rotors to last as long as possible).
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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I like Akebonos. I believe they are ceramic. I've been using them for a few years. For me, they are quiet and don't leave brake dust all over your wheels.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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Akebono Ceramics for me. Great daily pad, but not good for the track... if that's something you're thinking about

Got mine through FCP Euro, they were fantastic to deal with, cannot recommend them highly enough
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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When the time comes, I think I will try those!

Probably will need new brakes by the time I put on new tires next winter. I love the tires that are currently on it, 255/60R16 Pirelli P6 all season. Haven't tried them in snow or heavy rain yet, but they are great dry and on the wet roads (from all this damn snow melting finally)
 
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