[MoFex]

For what it is worth.
My previous car, Nissan Murano had ceramic pads. Fronts were in good shape after 94k miles. Rear were replaced with Akebono ceramic at 50k miles.

My wife car, FX35 needs brake pads replacement every 30k miles. It uses also ceramic pads. I have used Akebono and they seem to perform very well. Right now the FX has 82k miles and there is no noticeable wear on brake rotors.

My experience: ceramic brakes pads are very good for street driving, are very quiet, there is no visible dust to talk about. It is my understanding that after the TSB I have ceramic rear pads on the CTS as well. They seem to be quiet and do not produce much dust. At front I have still the OEM’s as my replacement ceramic pads were taken off before dealer visit. I may put them back.

For all who are still not sure ceramic pads are working – just try. You will not regret.