430 Ceramic Brakes?

[glenn911C4S]

I am thinking of buying a 430; I've seen a 2007 with ceramic brakes, should I look else where?
When did they become standard?

[andy355]

2007 i believe but there are 2007s around without. also had 4 year warranty from sometime in 2007.

[F355GTS]

Fro mmemory 4 Year warranty was from April 2007, Ceramics were standard for 2008 Model Year, I think it was announced in Sept/Oct '07

[glenn911C4S]

What I really mean is am I better off without ceramics; shall I look for a differant 430?

[F355GTS]

glenn911C4S said:

What I really mean is am I better off without ceramics; shall I look for a differant 430?

Not essential from a general driving pov but resale they'll help. I always found them a bit wooden on the 599 for road use, good on track though

[neil-f]

I have Ceramics on the CS and they are great for road driving, you get a sandpaper noise when slow braking that is all. On track they are fantastic.
I would look for ceramics on any future cars

[gizard]

The 430 Steels are only 4-pot on the front and are useless IMO I will be changing the brakes on mine when I have the spare cash - but I'm not convinced about getting the ceramics....