Toyota lists two different sets of front pads for my '03 Camry LE V6:
Should I use the Ceramics? Years ago I used organic pads instead of semi-metallic to cure a squeal and within 6 months the rotors warped. I was told that only semi-metallic pads take the heat away from the rotor and other types do not.
Is Ceramic now OEM on new Camrys?
OEM is still semi-metallic. Use them for best results.
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I switched from metallic because they're so noisy and create so much brake dust. Going to ceramic cured all that.
I made the switch in August, almost 8 months ago. I have no long term results to report yet, but there's been no sign of rotor warp.
IIRC, there's a metallic pad that's considered a quiet pad but I don't recall a brand name.
A quick check at edmunds came up with a couple suggestions, both kevlar composites.... Praise Dyno Brake, and Porterfield Racing.
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