Getting The RIGHT Brake Pads for Your Vehicle

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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