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  1. MarkMel

    What type of pads came on my 05' Ford Focus ZX5, semi-metallic or ceramic?

    Organic materials were originally used on many older vehicles. Brakes made of these are softer than others, tend to wear out faster, and do not offer comparable performance. I think they're the dustiest as well.
  2. MarkMel

    What type of pads came on my 05' Ford Focus ZX5, semi-metallic or ceramic?

    I have a '99 Durango which is a very heavy vehicle. I've done the front pads rotors twice. The second time I got slotted rotors and EBC ceramic pads formulated for heavy vehicles/towing. The braking is significantly better (way better than the anemic OEM) but they don't brake well when cold. I...
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