How to Shop for Brake PadsPosted by cnsuperpower on December 10th, 2015 Identify what Ceramic Brake Pad you mainly use your vehicle for: Commuting If you’re just driving around town, you probably won’t be able to utilize the stopping power of race brakes (or even get them hot enough to operate to their full potential). In this case, OEM quality pads, ceramic or organic pads will provide quiet and smooth stops so you can simply enjoy the drive. Shop for commuting brake pads Towing When towing heavy loads, your truck will need heavy-duty brakes to cope with the extra heat that’s generated. Semi-metallic pads are brutally tough and great for this. Plus trailers make a ton of noise, so slight squeaking from these aggressive pads won’t be as noticeable as they would be on a commuter car. Shop for towing brake pads Off-roading Half of conquering the mountain is making it back down safely. Get your off-road rig back to camp in one piece with pads that provide plenty of hold, regardless of temperature. Heavy-duty semi-metallic or mild racing pads are great choices here. Shop for off-road brake pads How to Shop for Brake Pads Place the included shims or anti-squeal compound on the Disc Brake Supplier backings Like it? Share it! More by this author |