I got tired of dirty front wheels I use ceramic they last longer.

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Be sure to change all four pads if upgrading to ceramic. The grabbing power is such that if you don't you will find yourself locking up the ceramic pads under slightly vigorous braking.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I wish I could find ceramic pads. If anyone has a lead on ceramic pads for Bendix calipers (are the rears Ate/Bendix secific also?) please let me know.

I tried bleeding today via pedal. Found out my other front caliper (also being replaced) leaked so badly, all of my fluid came right out of it. Attached the new caliper to that side and sealed it off. Voila, the passenger side bled just fine.

I'd ordered a new hub to replace one of mine, which looked very scored.



Unfortunately, the hub that came in was not correct for my car. Damn.

In somewhat related news, I just bought this gem today:

I don't see anything wrong with your hub... New races installed should make it good as new... No?

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Maybe it's just me, but I didn't recall seeing that 'machined look' scoring inside the first hub.

If the vacuum is applied on the bleed nipple, is contamination of brake fluid by grease even possible? I have always used teflon tape to seal the bleed nipple threads when needed, but grease would work just as well I'd think.

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Can anyone verify this? I need to get the car back together to roll out of the garage tonight for a Halloween party tomorrow night. I have the new bearing but was concerned about putting it in the old hub because I don't believe that scoring is supposed to be there. For what it's worth, I was feeling roughness coming from this particular corner through my pedal.

Removing the nipple to apply grease to the threads and then threading it back in could get grease into the caliper. He said "remove" and "rethread" so yes the possibility of contamination exists.

I think that's going to far. I just put some silicone grease (dielectric grease) around the base of the bleeder and go. I use the vacuum to get it mostly bled, then go to the two person pedal pump for 2 cycles just to ensure all the air is out and I have new bubble free fluid.

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For front ceramics, try Akebono D311B. I bought a set for my 300SD at Napa. Caveat: I have yet to install mine. I can attest to the rear Akebono ceramics working with my Bendix calipers, however.

Good luck!

I am over in the UK, my w210 e300td runs ceramic (textar e-pads) on the front and standard pads on the rear.

Minimal dust , and no difference in braking than normal pads - no better- no worse- just a lot less dust and it will rinse off with a hose effortlessly .

`Thanks to both of you! I'll order a set asap and swap the conventional pads out when they come in.

I found if I used ceramics on the front only under hard stopping the front brakes would lock up way too easily.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Good to know. I will certainly do both front and rear.

Skinny tires and no ABS have lead me to lock these up a few times in the rain. The Michelins are in great shape but are terrible in the wet.