Quick break-in period so you get peak braking performance fast. Design and materials ensure consistent, hard stops and fade-free performance. Gray-colored aluminum oxide-based ceramic material on backplate keeps heat away from caliper piston. Excellent initial bite and feel in both wet and dry conditions. Sintered metal compounds outlast conventional organic or aramid pads. GG friction rated. Quiet and non-abusive to most rotors; no brake dust or brake fade.