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Subject:Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Wed, 13 Jan 1999 06:35:24 EST

Kai;
It is my impression that the original pads wear the rotor excessively.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:41:26 -0500 Kay O Fremgen <kayfremgen@JUNO.COM>
writes:
>Looking for some info on new semi metallic vs. organic brake pads.
>I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and
>fluid)
>Does one brake better then the other?
>Longevity?
>Wear?
>Cost?
>Recommended Manufacture? For (discs, drums, pads, shoes and fluid)
>
>Any insight is greatly appreciated.
>
>Kai '87.2 Westy
>__________________________________________________________________

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