OEM Brake Pads & Shoes

OEM Brake Pads & Shoes Choices

Brake pads and brake shoes are composed of a friction compound molded and bonded or riveted to a metal backing plate. The friction lining naturally wears with use and the pads must be periodically replaced. There are many formula variations of friction compounds like organic, semi-metallic or ceramic all with their own unique characteristics.

Regarding the brake pads you have the choice between Standard en Premium brake pads

Standard Brake Pads & Brake Shoes

Best-suited for more normal driving applications such as city-driving, the daily commute to the workplace and cruising on the highway. Generally, standard brake pads are the type most frequently found as OE-fitments, are the least toxic to the earth and the softest of all brake pad types. That softness allows very low noise during application, and it produces an extremely low amount of wear on brake rotors.

• Easy and reliable braking performance
• Allow for softer, low noise braking
• Even wear characteristics throughout the lifetime
• Good quality and value

Premium Brake Pads & Brake Shoes

Premium brake pads and shoes provide superior stopping power and reliability for passenger cars and light duty trucks. All premium brake pads and shoes are formulated for increased service life while maintaining high friction levels at all operating temperatures, are installation ready with shims installed to prevent noise associated with pad vibration and often feature O.E. style gas slots and chamfers to optimize braking performance in repeat stop situations.

• Scorched to remove impurities and improve initial pad/rotor bed-in
• Stable friction performance across a wider temperature range
• Higher resistance to noise and vibration
• Low-dust formula for cleaner wheels

Choosing among these is a matter of braking characteristics and cost. Typically, standard brake pads and shoes are the least-expensive, but carry the disadvantages of higher dust and shorter service life. Premium pads and shoes can offer better grip especially in high-heat braking environments, may be harsher on rotors but seem to be the best overall, often cost a little more.

Whether you choose our standard or premium brake friction, you can be sure that you are getting proven, high quality components.