Ceramic brake pads

Took my '91 E30 318i to the corner garage for a brake job. When I got
the car back, noticed right away that most braking (except a very light
touch) takes about twice as much pedal pressure. Told the guy at the
shop that it felt different and it eventually came out that he'd used
ceramic pads. For the last few days they've been breaking in and it
seems to take a bit less pressure than on the first day. Anyone out
there have experience with ceramic pads? Will I ever be able to make an
emergency stop with the same amount of pedal pressure as with metallic
pads?

Ron
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