Brake Pads, Brake Shoes, Car Brake Pads

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If the pad depth is less than 3/32 of an inch, replace soon.
If less then 2/32 of an inch, Replace immediately. They will soon be damaging the drum or rotor.
If you hear a high pitched screeching noise, this could be the wear sensor on some pads indicating the pads need to be replaced soon.
If you hear a much deeper metal on metal scraping sound, this probably indicates the pad backing plate is grinding on the rotor and both will probably need to be replaced.
Indicator light comes on. Some cars come with a wear indicator that tells you the pads need to be replaced.

Wear patterns and what they mean...

Pattern

Even wear between inners & outers: smooth wear surface in friction material

Only one side worn down in the pair

Grooves in the surface of the friction material

Indicates

Normal wear

Caliper or caliper piston hanging up: caliper slide not functioning properly

Rotors should be turned or replaced.

Brake pads convert the kinetic energy of the car to thermal energy by use of "friction". When a brake pad is heated up in contact with a rotor, it starts to transfer small amounts of friction material to the rotor. The brake rotor (both now with friction material on), will then "stick" to each other to provide stopping power. The friction of the pad against the rotor is responsible for the majority of stopping power.

Brake shoes convert the kinetic energy of the car to thermal energy by use of "friction". When a brake shoe is heated up in contact with a drum, it starts to transfer small amounts of friction material to the drum. The brake drum (both now with friction material on), will then "stick" to each other to provide stopping power. The friction of the shoe against the drum is responsible for the majority of stopping power.

Find brake pads & shoes for
Your Vehicle

We offer a wide selection of brake pads designed to meet the needs of every customer, from the value oriented customer to the performance enthusiast.

A safe dependable pad at a moderate price.
Meet OE (Original Equipment) requirements
Shimmed for noise dampening
Provide dependable stopping power for safe braking

Vehicle specific formulas deliver the pedal feel and performance of your vehicle's original brake pads.

Friction classification matches original vehicle requirements (NAO, Semi Metallic, Ceramic)
Multiple formulas within each classification designed to deliver original equipment performance characteristics
Premium constrained layer shims for superior noise suppression
Slotted and chamfered per original equipment requirements to reduce noise and harshness

Advanced severe duty friction formulas engineered to deliver optimum results for vehicles operating under severe conditions where the pads regularly get hotter than normal operating temperatures:

Delivers Maximum Stopping Power
Premium alloy shims for noise suppression
Slotted and chamfered per original equipment requirements to reduce noise and harshness.

Premium ceramic formulas engineered to match the specific vehicle's braking requirements producing original equipment performance and pedal feel while virtually eliminating brake squeal and dust.