Brake Pads

I am doing my brakes today- any suggestion on which are better? The Wagners ThermoQuiets were $58 and the parts store said they are great OEM pads- does anyone have experience with them VS. OEM? They are going on a 2001 Nissan Maxima. Also, what is the break in procedure for ceramic pads with new rotors in the front.

Smart choice to go for ceramic pads. They are actually quite gentle on rotors and have great stopping power. Just buy pads with a certified label from D3EA testing or BMC testing and then buy based on price.

There is no special break in procedure other than take it easy for the first few stops so that the pads fully seat themselves and conform to the rotor surface.

Hi all,
I am getting read to change my rear Brake Pads with brand new Wagner Thermo Quiet Pads that I got a few months ago. I changed the front pads a few years ago and had no issues with it, and in order to pass the state inspection the rear ones will have to be changed. So I was wondering if I needed anything special other then what you normally need to change the pads (pads, clamp, etc etc) because I remember about 5 years ago I needed something specific to Honda to change the rear brakes on my 99 accord. So, if someone could let me know if I need anything special that would be great!
@ Delmer How much is it and from where? Why didn’t I need it for the front

yes there is a Special tool needed the pistons have to be screwed back into the calipers .

would like to learn how to change Brake Pads on my
2000 mercedes ml430
any help out there?

a Haynes manual (available at most autos parts stores) can give you a very good, step by step, instruction.

remove tire
Remove bolts holding the caliper in place
remove caliper (make sure not to let it dangle from the brake line, do not disconnect brake line)
compress caliper (may take simple pressure or screwing motion)
place new pads in caliper
reassemble.

Do NOT follow these instructions without supervision of someone whoe knows what they are doing. I will not be held responsible if you botch the job. These instructions are over simplified.