I have tried many pads over the years and despite the somewhat higher cost I
really prefer the PBR for the Vanagon. After they seat they work really well
and give very good life. My next choice would be OEM but they dust real bad.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
neil n
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 3:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)

Hi all.

Debating over PBR Metal Masters (or whatever they call them now) or TRW
pads.

The TRW *may* have the "Cotec" coating (see below). I have to wonder if the
Cotec burns off during bedding in or gets impregnated into the rotor metal?

Anyone used the TRW semi metallic pads? If so, any opinions on stopping
power?

I don't care about dusting or noise levels. Just want a pad that offers good
stopping power and as little fade as possible during normal use (i.e. not
riding brakes etc.)

Thanks

Neil.

From TRW webpage here:
http://www.trwaftermarket.com/en/Products/Disc-Brake-Systems/Brake-Pads/

"TRW has introduced Cotec - an innovative coating for its brake pads.
Independent tests have proven that Cotec achieves significantly shorter
stopping distances than the brake pads of major competitors or even OE, for
the first stops after leaving a garage following a brake pad change."

--
Neil n

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