What’s the difference between ceramic brake pads and metallic brake pads?

What’s the difference between ceramic brake pads and metallic brake pads?

Ceramic brake pads are generally composed of dense ceramic material and embedded copper fibers. Semi-metallic brake pads, on the other hand, are made from synthetic resins and embedded metal fibers (generally steel).

Do ceramic brake pads wear rotors faster?

To accommodate this, brake friction materials have evolved significantly over the years. … This allows the ceramic pads to handle high brake temperatures with less heat fade, provide faster recovery after the stop, and generate less dust and wear on both the pads and rotors.

What is the advantage of ceramic brake pads?

Besides being quieter, ceramic brake pads handle extremely high temperatures with little fade, allowing them to recover quickly and cause less damage to the rotors. Also, when ceramic brake pads wear down, they create a finer, lighter dust than semi-metallic pads, and the dust doesn't stick to wheels.