PlaneDriver Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 The brake pads on my RX had started to squeak recently so I checked the pads and decided to replace them. I searched the forum for what other people were using and saw most used the organic pads as were OE. I went to Rock Auto and found some organic pads part #'s PD314 and PD291. The description said "Organic; Front; Coupe" and "Organic; Rear" and that they were ThermoQuiet. This car is my daily driver and I don't auto-X it or anything like that so I don't need any extra performance from the braking system. I got the shipment today and the pad boxes say "ThermoQuiet Ceramic". From what I read about the ceramic and semi-metallic pads, they are ok replacements but will wear down the disc more quickly. Should I return these ceramic pads and get some actual organic ones or should I install them and live with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i would install them and live with it. ceramic pads are quite nice, i prefer them myself. not much dust and perform nicely. not sure what they do to rotors on subarus, i seem to replace those due to vibration up front anyway over time and the rears never really need replacing so i haven't worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I would not deal with rockauto from the starters... I guess you are stuck now... or they will charge you for the return shipping. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ceramics are excellent pads. I use them on my truck and they do a great job. Unless your hammering your brakes all the time I wouldn't worry about excessive disc wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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