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I know this is an old post, but, I feel that I can put something positive in. Platinum tipped or Iridium tipped plugs both exceed the performance of the traditional Nickel tipped plugs. Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Osmium, Iridium, and Platinum, comprise the 6 PGMs (Platinum Group Metals)...

In general, softer pads dust more and give more braking effort for a given pedal pressure. They also tend to give less wear on the rotor since there's usually less metallic in the friction material. Depends on taste. Do you like cleaning your mags? Or do you have strong legs, dislike changing...

Hi Adrian, it may be a lubrication issue causing the rhs pads not to move away from the disc when you release the brake pedal (left hand caliper floats better). Also I agree it's possible the friction material on the rhs pads were a little more abrasive than the lhs. Modern non-asbestos pads are...