My local Tires Plus dealer installed Akebono ProACT Ceramic pads on the front brakes of my 2013 Focus hatchback when I had the rotors and pads replaced (bought the car used with 33,400 miles on it and the rotors were warped). At the time I wanted my brakes done, they were the only pads he could find in stock locally, and he gave me a nice discount. I've had them on the car for around 1,000 miles. Brake fade is non-existent and there's a lot less brake dust. I have not experienced the problem with not stopping as well as semi-metallic pads.