[Mgs] Brake pads

Schauss, R. Peter (IT Solutions) peter.schauss at ngc.com
Thu Sep 3 11:26:08 MDT 2009


After more than 60k miles it looks like my '80 B is going to need new
front brake pads.  I see that Moss lists three grades:  standard
(organic), semi-metallic, and ceramic.  For normal street driving, is
there any reason to go for anything other than the standard ones?

I have had the car since 1991 when it had 39k miles on it so I know that
the pads on the car are at least that old and probably contain asbestos.
Thus the pads the Moss is selling will probably not be identical to the
ones on the car.  Is that going to be an issue?

On the other hand, can I use the semi-metallic or ceramic pads without
risking excessive wear on my rotors?

Thanks,
Peter Schauss
1980 MGB


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