Brake pads perform heroic work for you and your vehicle each and every time you drive it. They trasmit pressures from your brake pedal to the brake rotors, stopping your vehicle in the process. These components come in several main varieties, including:
- Sintered: Made from powdered metals bound to fillers and other additives under high pressures and temperatures, sintered pads provide high levels of friction.
- Ceramic: Ceramic brake pads are made from ceramic particles bonded to metal fibers by resins. Ceramic pads are known for their high-heat resistance and relative quietness.
- Organic: Organic pads are usually formed from organic fibers, aramid, fillers, and binding agents. Organic pads tend to ablate, or lose material, faster than some other kinds of brake pads. One upside of this tendency is the relative coolness maintained by organic designs.
All of these kinds of brake pads are durable, and their individual lifespans depend on driving conditions as much as construction. To get more out of your existing pads, it can help to have professional input about your unique needs. At our facility in Niles, MI we have experienced brake technicians who can help you extend the life of your pads. Swing by Tyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today for a no-hassle consultation.