I just want something that "bites" really well.

 

The only problem I see with ceramics is they are harder, and thus eat rotors faster then semi-metalics.

I prefer semi-metalic pads, always have. Maybe I am outdated, but they are what I prefer.

 

While ceramics are harder, I have seen no accelerated rotor wear resulting from their use on any vehicle that I have switched over that did not originally come with ceramic pads.

They due result in higher brake temperatures and should be used with high quality rotors.

 

Yea ceramics are actually easier on rotors from what I've read and been told. Many new car manufacturers are using ceramics from the factory. Who makes really good rotors?