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Mark Oreman · 11-29-2012, 09:18 PM

I was just wanting to know if anyone has tried or heard of these. Rating of FF.

Buy Wearever Platinum Premium Ceramic Brake Pads PNAD598 at Advance Auto Parts

cost seems right. If not i'll go with the gold version

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-29-2012, 09:20 PM

I work at Advance. Golds are decent and from what customers tell me, they hold up well. They are basically the OE spec comparable pad.

The Platinums are a step up and compare to the Wagner Thermoquiet. Heard really great things about them as well..and they come with hardware too which is a plus.

Mark Oreman · 11-29-2012, 09:28 PM

That's what i was thinking. OEM pads never worked well and cost to much, more than those actually and much to... lacking in feedback. If they are better than i will get those. If it a coin toss than its golds

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-29-2012, 09:45 PM

Really it is up to you and it depends what you're looking for. A basic mid grade OE spec pad change.. yes just get golds. The Golds are by no means a bad pad, but they are definitely more economical than the platinum line. Silvers are ok but are the entry level.. so stay away from those. There is no question though the platinums are better as they are the best of the wearever line, which I have yet to try for myself. But they are built differently than the golds with the intention of keeping noise down.

However, I have found that getting the platinums is an easy choice for those looking to get new hardware too..

The Cost of Gold Pads + a Separate hardware kit usually is very close to a box of platinums that come with it.

04 SEL · 11-29-2012, 10:02 PM

Give the Duralast C-Max a try. As much as I don't like autozone, it is the best pads for the money, and their top-tier.

Bull Geek · 11-29-2012, 10:41 PM

What do you mean a hardware kit?

I have the Gold ceramic pads on my 2000. They seem to work fine. They slid into the caliper and caliper bracket with ease as-is.

fct · 11-30-2012, 05:22 AM

I believe AAP's Platinums are a brand new line, so there is no enough feedback on it yet. I wonder, are they a re-branded brake pad of some other manufacturer?

At my local AAP, they also had in stock Wagner Thermoquiet brake pad part number for my car. When I looked at it, it said "FG" rating. I have never seen an FG rated brake pad, so I decided I gotta have it. I had them on for just a couple of weeks so far so good. The first few miles the the bite was weak but then I guess they got bedded in. Good stopping power, good pedal feel, no noise, very little dust.

rdanville · 11-30-2012, 08:58 AM

Don't forget your Advance Auto coupon code. I order stuff from them online and pick it up on the way home. Coupons range from 10% to 30% or better.

Borbet225 · 11-30-2012, 01:19 PM

Advance Auto online is the way I buy most of my auto parts lately, and have all new gold pads and rotors in the basement for my daily car, I don't even need yet. To good a deal, as not only 20% off that way, they were sending me credits up to $50 off my next purchase, and not one to let that go to waste. As mentioned, pick up at your local store later.

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-30-2012, 01:38 PM

By hardware kit.. I mean this:

11-29-2012, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark Oreman Junior Member Member Number: 48743 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 Taurus Wagon 3.0 Liter Vulcan Autolite DP plugs Purolator Airfilter Ca Visit: My Garage Posts: 57 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	Front brakes tomorrow I was just wanting to know if anyone has tried or heard of these. Rating of FF. Buy Wearever Platinum Premium Ceramic Brake Pads PNAD598 at Advance Auto Parts cost seems right. If not i'll go with the gold version

11-29-2012, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,305 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	I work at Advance. Golds are decent and from what customers tell me, they hold up well. They are basically the OE spec comparable pad. The Platinums are a step up and compare to the Wagner Thermoquiet. Heard really great things about them as well..and they come with hardware too which is a plus. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k

11-29-2012, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,305 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	Really it is up to you and it depends what you're looking for. A basic mid grade OE spec pad change.. yes just get golds. The Golds are by no means a bad pad, but they are definitely more economical than the platinum line. Silvers are ok but are the entry level.. so stay away from those. There is no question though the platinums are better as they are the best of the wearever line, which I have yet to try for myself. But they are built differently than the golds with the intention of keeping noise down. However, I have found that getting the platinums is an easy choice for those looking to get new hardware too.. The Cost of Gold Pads + a Separate hardware kit usually is very close to a box of platinums that come with it. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k

11-29-2012, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
04 SEL Taking Care of Business Member Number: 40467 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western Massachusetts Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2004 SEL Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,567 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Give the Duralast C-Max a try. As much as I don't like autozone, it is the best pads for the money, and their top-tier. __________________ Ben 2004 SEL, 60k miles, Vibrant White. 35% Tint, K&N Panel filter, Sylvania XtraVisions, Duralast CMAX, Remote Start, 4x Infinity Reference 6832cf, JVC KW-R800BT

11-29-2012, 10:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 87 GL Wagon, 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,591 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	What do you mean a hardware kit? I have the Gold ceramic pads on my 2000. They seem to work fine. They slid into the caliper and caliper bracket with ease as-is. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls --Silver MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K --Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

11-29-2012, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mark Oreman Junior Member Member Number: 48743 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 Taurus Wagon 3.0 Liter Vulcan Autolite DP plugs Purolator Airfilter Ca Visit: My Garage Posts: 57 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 1	That's what i was thinking. OEM pads never worked well and cost to much, more than those actually and much to... lacking in feedback. If they are better than i will get those. If it a coin toss than its golds

11-30-2012, 05:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
fct Devoted Member Member Number: 10774 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Chapter: Southern Drives: 1999 Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,490 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 9	I believe AAP's Platinums are a brand new line, so there is no enough feedback on it yet. I wonder, are they a re-branded brake pad of some other manufacturer? At my local AAP, they also had in stock Wagner Thermoquiet brake pad part number for my car. When I looked at it, it said "FG" rating. I have never seen an FG rated brake pad, so I decided I gotta have it. I had them on for just a couple of weeks so far so good. The first few miles the the bite was weak but then I guess they got bedded in. Good stopping power, good pedal feel, no noise, very little dust.

11-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
rdanville Member Member Number: 11699 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC, CSA Drives: 2003 SES DOHC *** 2004 Sable DOHC Visit: My Garage Posts: 228 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Don't forget your Advance Auto coupon code. I order stuff from them online and pick it up on the way home. Coupons range from 10% to 30% or better.

11-30-2012, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Borbet225 Member Member Number: 11197 Join Date: Jan 2007 Visit: My Garage Posts: 189 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Advance Auto online is the way I buy most of my auto parts lately, and have all new gold pads and rotors in the basement for my daily car, I don't even need yet. To good a deal, as not only 20% off that way, they were sending me credits up to $50 off my next purchase, and not one to let that go to waste. As mentioned, pick up at your local store later.

11-30-2012, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,305 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	By hardware kit.. I mean this: __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k

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