Brake pads, which is also called disc brake pad, or car brake pad, are a component of disc brakes used in automotive and other applications. They are composed of steel backing plates with friction material bound to the surface that faces the disc brake rotors, which are the parts of a car's braking system that actually take the brunt of the frictional force necessary to stop the vehicle. In a disc brake system, the brake pedal activates a hydraulic line that squeezes calipers against the rotors of the car's tires. Brake pads are positioned between the calipers and the rotors to absorb the energy and heat, then provide enough grip to stop the vehicle.
Besides disc brake pads, there is another auto part that has the same function as the disc brake pad, which is called, the brake shoe, or drum brake shoe, installed with the drum brake. The advantages of disc brake pads are that, they offer better-stopping performance than drum brakes shoes, better resistance to “brake fade” and are easier to replace than drum brake lining.
There are different brake pads according to the materials used in the brake pads. They are semi-metallic brake pads, ceramic brake pads, low-metallic brake pads, and non-asbestos organic brake pads. Different types of brake pads have their own advantages and strong points. Take IFK Brakes as an example. IFK Ceramic Brake Pads are durable, delivering improved stopping power, reduced rotor wear, and low dust, making them the perfect choice for upgrading from conventional pads, mixed with imported phenol resin, ceramic fiber, copper, graphite, and the most awesome material-aramid fiber.
Brake pads, the parts of a car's braking system that actually take the brunt of the frictional force necessary to stop the vehicle. In a disc brake system, the brake pedal activates a hydraulic line that squeezes calipers against the rotors of the car's tires. Brake pads are positioned between the calipers and the rotors to absorb the energy and heat, then provide enough grip to stop the vehicle.
There are usually two brake pads per disc rotor, held in place and actuated by a caliper affixed to the wheel hub. Most brake pads are equipped with a method of alerting the driver when this needs to be done. A common technique is manufacturing a small central groove whose eventual disappearance by wear indicates the end of a pad's service life. Other methods include placing a thin strip of soft metal in a groove, such that when exposed (due to wear) the brakes squeal audibly. A soft metal wear tab can also be embedded in the pad material that closes an electric circuit when the brake pad wears thin, lighting a dashboard warning light.
TYPES OF BRAKE PADS
Ceramic Formula
Greater consistent pedal feel Excellent heat dissipation and superior fade resistance Superior initial effectiveness with the less required break-in period Enhanced durability 40,000 to 60,000 km lifetime Increased braking power in crucial braking situations Outstanding anti-dust capability for cleaner wheels and tires Decreased brake NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)
Low-metallic Formula
Exceptional stopping power Ideal vehicle control and braking performance response 30,000 to 50,000 km lifetime Exceptionally long brake pad and rotor life Economical and reliable Substantial reduction in dust Stable friction performance across the wide temperature range
NAO Formula
Ultra-low rotor wear and less dusting for cleaner wheels 40,000 to 50,000 km lifetime. Exceptionally high friction coefficient Reliable stopping power 100% asbestos-free formula Organic, non-asbestos material
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CERAMIC AND SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS
Ceramic Formula
IFK Ceramic Brake Pads provide superior breaking for all makes and models of vehicles. Our long-lasting ceramic brake pads are durable, delivering improved stopping power, reduced rotor wear, and Semi dust, making them the perfect choice for upgrading from conventional pads.
Engineered to reduce brake noise, our brake pads effectively eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). IFK Ceramic Brake Pads’ innovative ceramic braking technology delivers ultra-quiet, smooth braking performance in a wide variety of driving situations and weather
Greater consistent pedal feel
Excellent heat dissipation and superior fade resistance Superior initial effectiveness with the less required break-in period Enhanced durability 40,000 to 60,000 km lifetime Increased braking power in crucial braking situations Outstanding anti-dust capability for cleaner wheels and tires Decreased brake NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)
Semi-metallic Formula
IFK Semi-Metallic Brakes Pads are made from an organic formula combined with small amounts of metal that help with heat transfer to offer improved braking. They are good at dissipating heat and provide reliable braking and designed to keep wheels exceptionally clean and deliver first-rate stopping power in a shorter stopping range. Exceedingly rotor-friendly, these brake pads are ultra-quiet with no break-in required. Delivering the ultimate performance and the safest braking experience, our high-performance Semi-metallic brake pads are 100% asbestos free and made with first-rate brake friction material, providing optimal heat resistance for all kinds of driving conditions and weather.
Exceptional stopping power
Ideal vehicle control and braking performance response 30,000 to 50,000 km lifetime Exceptionally long brake pad and rotor life Economical and reliable Substantial reduction in dust Stable friction performance across the wide temperature range
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING?
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Brake pads need to be replaced in the following situations
The brake wear sensors start to alarm The friction of brake pads is less than 3mm The brake pads have been eroded by brake fluid or oil The wear of the brake pads on both sides is uneven The wear of the front and the rear brake pads is uneven
ADVANTAGES OF OUR BRAKE PADS
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