Ceramic brake pads are popular with many motorists today because they restore like-new brake performance, are quiet, long lasting, low dusting and provide safe sure stops. They handle heat much better than most nonasbestos organic (NAO) friction materials, and are quieter and kinder to rotors than most semi-metallic friction materials.
You will pay a premium for them though. I dont use anything but ceramic on my car.
Also, do the brake job yourself and save yourself some money. Use gloves, wear a mask, dont breath the dust.
