Low dust brake pads

[WozzaB]

Hi,
The brake pads are due to be replaced on my 2017 1.4tsi soon, I'm thinking of getting a set that produces less dust, I had a quick search on here and didn't see any recent info.

I've seen EBC green stuff and others, but there's so many brands and options and it gets a little confusing, so if anyone has any recommendations that would be appreciated

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Ceramic pads give the lowest brake dust. Performance is also a little bit different than standard pads. Standard pads have a more initial bite and ceramic pads have a more linear bite.

Jurid and ATE will probably have a Ceramic solution for your car.

 

[WozzaB]

Ceramic pads give the lowest brake dust. Performance is also a little bit different than standard pads. Standard pads have a more initial bite and ceramic pads have a more linear bite.

Jurid and ATE will probably have a Ceramic solution for your car.

Thanks for the info, I'll have a look

 

[Craig.]

I am an avid fan of ATE Ceramic pads, used them on all my vehicles for years, except my van because van, and they are as described, including low dust.

 

[WozzaB]

I am an avid fan of ATE Ceramic pads, used them on all my vehicles for years, except my van because van, and they are as described, including low dust.

I was just looking at the ATE ones, they seem to fit the bill nicely and seem reasonably priced as well

 

[SuperV8]

I am an avid fan of ATE Ceramic pads, used them on all my vehicles for years, except my van because van, and they are as described, including low dust.

I was going to comment that generally NAO's (ceramics) struggle at higher demands than low mets - and then I saw this from ATE's website FAQ's - interesting that they state:

The ATE Ceramic is not suitable for high performance or racing! The brake pad has been designed for use in normal road traffic and offers a longer service life, less noise and significantly reduced brake dust formation on the rims under normal driving conditions.

ATE Ceramic brake pads are designed for drivers who demand comfort. Under these driving conditions, the brake pad offers longer brake pad and disc life, less noise and significantly reduced brake dust on the vehicle rims.
As a matter of principle, we do not recommend using the PowerDisc or perforated brake discs in combination with ATE Ceramic brake pads.

Whenever I have tested NAO's they generally struggle at higher speeds/loads (fade testing for example) and generally have a lower mu compared to low metailcs, but this is severe testing, and would agree for normal road use would be fine. Just no autobahn top speed runs, or heavy towing etc..

 

[WozzaB]

I was going to comment that generally NAO's (ceramics) struggle at higher demands than low mets - and then I saw this from ATE's website FAQ's - interesting that they state:



Whenever I have tested NAO's they generally struggle at higher speeds/loads (fade testing for example) and generally have a lower mu compared to low metailcs, but this is severe testing, and would agree for normal road use would be fine. Just no autobahn top speed runs, or heavy towing etc..

That's good info, cheers.

I'm completely new to ceramic pads, but they do seem a good choice as they'll be used for normal daily driving with the odd bit of right foot where possible/legal, but that's rare these days to be honest.

Producing less dust is mainly what I'm after, apart from the braking performance of course.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Good info from @SuperV8 indeed!

 

[Railwayman]

That's good info, cheers.

I'm completely new to ceramic pads, but they do seem a good choice as they'll be used for normal daily driving with the odd bit of right foot where possible/legal, but that's rare these days to be honest.

Producing less dust is mainly what I'm after, apart from the braking performance of course.

Hi. Appreciate that this thread is a little old, but I wondered if you had any feedback regarding the ceramic brake pads? I’m fed up with constantly cleaning my alloy wheels which seem to be covered in brake dust after a weeks commute of 10 miles a day in suburban traffic!

 

[SuperV8]

Hi. Appreciate that this thread is a little old, but I wondered if you had any feedback regarding the ceramic brake pads? I’m fed up with constantly cleaning my alloy wheels which seem to be covered in brake dust after a weeks commute of 10 miles a day in suburban traffic!

See my previous post:

Low dust brake pads

Hi, The brake pads are due to be replaced on my 2017 1.4tsi soon, I'm thinking of getting a set that produces less dust, I had a quick search on here and didn't see any recent info. I've seen EBC green stuff and others, but there's so many brands and options and it gets a little confusing...

www.seatcupra.net

Will produce less dust - at the expense of performance.
There is no panacea with friction, like the compromise you choose with eco tyres - lower rolling resistance - at the expense of performance.

 

[LeylandVCDS]

I put a set of ATE Ceramic pads into my last Octavia, and can honestly say that in normal, mostly semi-gentle use, they performed just as well as standard pads. But the wheels did stay significantly cleaner for longer periods, very little black brake dust on the alloys. When I need to change the pads on the Leon, I'll certainly be going for ATE Ceramic based on how they performed on the Octavia

 

[Railwayman]

I put a set of ATE Ceramic pads into my last Octavia, and can honestly say that in normal, mostly semi-gentle use, they performed just as well as standard pads. But the wheels did stay significantly cleaner for longer periods, very little black brake dust on the alloys. When I need to change the pads on the Leon, I'll certainly be going for ATE Ceramic based on how they performed on the Octavia

Thanks for the info. I use the car for low speed commuting and some touring, nothing heavy. From your description I think the ATE ceramic pads would suit me well.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Buddy of mine has ATE Ceramic front and back on his 2015 Cupra SC. He did a sub 9 minute Nordschleife run with them and they performed very well according to him.

I also ordered them front and back to replace the standard Zimmermann pads I have right now. I like my bronze wheels when they are bronze and not matte black

 

[Mr Pig]

EBC green stuff produce a lot less dust than normal pads. Very little. Initial bite is not as good, they take a second to warm up, but after that they are fine.