Over time, you will eventually need to replace
your vehicle's brake pads, and when that time comes, you will
have a difficult decision to make. That's because there are different types of
brake pads available on the market, and if you aren't familiar with them, it
can be difficult to know which one to select. Here, we provide you with a
little information to help you make sense of the choices available.
Semi Metallic Brake
Pads
These types of brake pads are made from about 30% to
65% metal, and are commonly made out of steel wool, wire, copper or other metal
materials. These types of brake pads are considered to be very durable, but
also may wear brake discs faster. Also, semi-metallic brake pads may not
function well in very low temperatures.
Organic Brake Pads
This type
of brake pad is made from organic materials such as fiber, glass, rubber and
even Kevlar. These types of pads are usually softer and don't create much
noise, but they tend to wear faster and create a lot of dust.
Low-Metallic NAO
These are made primarily from an organic formula mixture with
small amounts of copper or steel added to help with heat transfer and provide
better braking. Because of the added metal, there is usually a considerable
amount of brake dust and these pads are often noisy.
Ceramic Brake Pads
(OUR RECOMMENDATION)
Ceramic brake pads are composed primarily of ceramic fibers and other
filler materials. While ceramic brake pads are usually more expensive than
other types of pads, they are cleaner and produce much lower noise levels.
Also, they provide for excellent braking and don't cause a lot of wear on the
brake rotors.
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