Brake pads are one of the significant part of the
braking system. Even if the rest of the brake system is working
properly, but the brake pads are worn out or damaged, your vehicle
brakes won’t be applied effectively. Brake pads make direct contact with
the discs and apply the pressure to stop the wheels. Brake pads use the
law of friction to apply the brakes.
While selecting brake pads the material used to develop is the most important factor.
The main types of brake pads used are
In the early days, asbestos brake pads offered the
best results for applying the brakes. While applying the brakes, high
heat is generated in the brake pads and asbestos has high thermal
conductivity, so heat is absorbed and released very quickly by an
asbestos brake pad. But main disadvantage is when it breaks down it
creates dust which is very harmful
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Organic Brake Pad
Organic pads are designed with organic materials like
glass or rubber mixed with resins, which can resist the high heat
generated from the brakes. The high heat of the braking system actually
helps the organic materials to bind and strengthen. The main
disadvantage is being softer than other materials, the dust created by
organic pads is higher than other materials.
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Ceramic Brake Pad
Ceramic pads are durable, produce less dust. But the disadvantage is they can decrease the stopping power, especially when hot.