Is it ok to run ceramic brake pads up front and stock in the rear

I’m tired of the brake dust. I’m going to a different pad. Probably a ceramic pad. What I want to know is, who is running mixed pads? Anyone? Is it ok to run stock in the rear and ceramic up front? Does someone know of a pad that creates less dust??

Originally Posted by TurboBusa

I’m tired of the brake dust. I’m going to a different pad. Probably a ceramic pad. What I want to know is, who is running mixed pads? Anyone? Is it ok to run stock in the rear and ceramic up front? Does someone know of a pad that creates less dust??

I am also tired of the brake dust, I will be replacing mine when they are worn, here is a link to the tire rack which shows all the pads for the X5, I am sure they are the same whether you have a diesel or not.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...+After+10%2F10

Have you tried Armor All Wheel Protectant? After the next car wash, spray it on, let it dry. Brake dust will have a tougher time sticking to wheels and you can pretty much hose it off. it won't eliminate it, but it cuts down on it a lot.

Originally Posted by gresch

Have you tried Armor All Wheel Protectant? After the next car wash, spray it on, let it dry. Brake dust will have a tougher time sticking to wheels and you can pretty much hose it off. it won't eliminate it, but it cuts down on it a lot.

Im currently using the meguiars hot rims brake dust barrier. I guess this would be the equivalent to the armor all protectant. It works well, but I still end up having to wipe the wheels constantly. Now the wiping is super easy. I tried to hose it off and that gets most of it, but I like my wheels really clean. It does a great job on the rears.

I'll answer the question. Yes it's fine. I've done it on many BMWs to get rid of the ugly front wheel dust. Never had an issue with brake balance, etc. I also run different compounds on my track car and no issues either.

Originally Posted by tony(topaz,SMG)

I'll answer the question. Yes it's fine. I've done it on many BMWs to get rid of the ugly front wheel dust. Never had an issue with brake balance, etc. I also run different compounds on my track car and no issues either.

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Brakes will feel odd for a bit, but you will quickly get used to them. But, I bet you swap out the rear pads when you realize how nice and clean the fronts are!

- Mike