Brake Pads, Shoes and Linings
Brake Pads, Shoes and Linings
Part of the Brakes and friction guides. Friction parts are the most frequently replaced brake components and the easiest to get wrong. These guides cover friction material selection, shoe and lining construction, wear symptoms,…
Part of the Brakes and friction guides.
Friction parts are the most frequently replaced brake components and the easiest to get wrong. These guides cover friction material selection, shoe and lining construction, wear symptoms, fade and the replacement details that keep a brake job quiet.
Pads, shoes and friction material
Friction specification decides stopping performance, noise and dust. These guides cover the material choices and the applications that need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Which friction material should I choose?
Match the material to the duty cycle. Ceramic compounds suit quiet daily driving; semi-metallic suits heat and load; organic compounds are gentler on rotors but wear faster. For fleets, confirm the specification the vehicle was validated with.
Do brake pads need to be bedded in?
Yes. Bedding transfers a layer of friction material to the rotor and prevents uneven deposits. Follow the manufacturer’s procedure and avoid heavy stops for the first few hundred kilometres.
