CTS Brakes

[dutch30005]

I have a 2006 CTS V6. I need front brake pads. What type pads came from the factory, ceramic or semi-metallic? I'm looking at the Wagner Pads at Advance. They have either ceramic or semi-metallic at the same price.

Thanks

John

[mjs0202]

I like these two sites because you can search by the exact model:

http://www.topbrakes.com/index.cfm?s...FRlinAodSlE2Bw

http://www.tirerack.com/

The OEM pads are not ceramic.

[dutch30005]

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend the ceramics or the semi-metallic?
Both sites were helpful.

Thanks again,

John

[mjs0202]

Originally Posted by dutch30005

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend the ceramics or the semi-metallic?
Both sites were helpful.

Thanks again,

John

I will be changing mine in the next month, and I'll be using ceramics. I have the FE5/JE5 package, and the top brake site above has POWERSTOP Z-16 CERAMIC's for $51 an axle.

$100 for all four wheels, when the local dealer wanted to charge me $250 for the rears, none ceramic.

[Sammy Z]

Be sure to have the rotors cut or get new rotors so they don't pulse on you.

[ghettomike]

I have satisfied pro ceramic pads all around....great pads stop amazing ,,,,also have drilled n slotted

[shark92587]

Actually, OEM is ceramic. At my shop we would use Monroe part# MBK CX921
They come with clips and ships to help avoid squeeks. Also, make sure you measure then cut the rotors, otherwise they will eventually squeek.

-Josh

[gpet6669]

Measure and cut what on the rotors???

[snakez83]

What is the diff between Sport suspention and Base model ? Rotor Size ?

How do I differentiate the two models ??

[ghettomike]

The sport is a little thicker rotors I have heard..if you buy new ones just put the sport ones on, they are the same calapers, just a stronger rotor. Not much thicker and should be the same price.