GC SXT Aftermarket Brake Pads????

[Driver72]

Hello all, I have a 2007 Dodge GC SXT and am looking for a good set of aftermarket brake pads. Why? The current pads dust pretty bad, and as always I'd like to improve braking performance a bit. Anybody know of a aftermarket brake pad for these that offer slightly better braking performance and less dust. I found these: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sh...d_caravan.html but never heard of that brand before. Suggestions??

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[RickMN]

Semi metallics give the best braking performance because they do the best job dissapating heat away from the friction surface. But they also give the most dust, make the most noise, and are hardest on rotors. Top of the line ceramics come in a close second on the braking performance and have the lowest dust and noise and are easy on the rotors. However, not all ceramics are created equal. Top of the line means, Wagner Thermo-Quiet, Rabestos, Napa/United, Bendix. If you pay less than $40 for ceramic, you're getting low end. For the best ceramic performance, you should get BEEP or D3EA certified rotors...or at least the premium rotor of the same brand as the pads. Top of the line pads with economy rotors will give you garbage performance and will wear the pads faster.

[Driver72]

Thanks for your help.

[lxman1]

My 07 Grand Caravan SXT does the same thing. Only 1900 miles on it. I have to clean the wheels after each time it is driven or they have the black brake dust on them. Sad for a brand new van. It is a lowered floor, Braun Companion wheelchair van. My 08 Ram doesn't do this.