Originally Posted by dutret
Cork pads wouldn't last more then a week with ceramic rims. If they make pads specifically designed to work with your braking surface get them. If they don't just get whatever you want and write off your pretty coloring as lost for the sake of safety.
The CD's aren't ceramic, they are hard anodized. Regular pads should work fine, and the finish shouldn't wear off. Unfotunately, if you want a specific look, they only come in a weird brownish black color that looks a little odd in combination with some other colors.