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Originally Posted by windtendo
Aren't the OEM pads dustier because they are softer? I would think a softer pad wouldn't be so hard on the rotors, thus extending the rotor's life. Something has to give, either the pad or the rotor. Have you heard anything about these compared to the stocks in terms of hardness?
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Ceramic pads last the longest and dust the least typically. metallic/semi-metallic pads dust more, and are harsher on rotors, typically.
My race pads dust like a mofo, and eat up the rotors more often. (Not a BMW application)
I'd take a ceramic pad all the time on my X5 when it's time to swap pads as part of normal maintenance. I don't tow anything, and for the street, it'll be perfect for the application.