Is it worth upgrading brake pads?

Upgrading your brake pads to a performance formulation has a lot of benefits. The biggest benefit is that performance pads resist fade much, much better than stock brakes. You’ll get better performance at the track, as performance pads tend to stick better once they get hot.

Does quality of brake pads matter?

Brake Pad’s Quality of Life. A brake pad will typically last 30,000 to 100,000 miles depending on how hard and how often you are braking. That translates into 2-5 years for most drivers. Over that many miles, you want a quiet brake and an effective brake.

Are all brake pads the same quality?

No, almost every vehicle model has a different shape of brake pad. The friction materials that are on the pad are different because almost every vehicle has different requirements and performance capabilities.

Do rotors make a difference?

Do slotted or drilled brake rotors make a difference over solid ones? But rotor thickness is just one aspect of braking performance. Even more important are the brake pads themselves and the heat they produce. Slotted and drilled rotors don’t function any differently than solid ones.

Are OEM brake pads better than aftermarket?

OEM brake pads are usually more expensive, exclusively sold by dealerships, but are outperformed by aftermarket brake pads, in every way. OEM brake pads are good for all round usage. However, aftermarket brake pads will stop even better, last longer, and in most cases, cost much less than OEM brake pads.

Which brake pads are better ceramic or metallic?

Ceramic brake pads typically last longer than semi-metallic brake pads, and through their lifespan, provide better noise control and less wear-and-tear to rotors, without sacrificing braking performance.

Which type of brake pad is best?

CERAMIC. Ceramic brake pads have excellent stopping power and disperse heat well. Ideal for most normal driving applications, they produce very little dust or noise and are long lasting. Many foreign and domestic vehicles are equipped with ceramic brake pad formulations from the factory.

Are there different grades of brakes?

Over time, the pads will wear from the friction that is placed on the rotor to get the wheel to stop. There are four types of brake pads—semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic (NAO), low-metallic NAO, and ceramic—and it’s important to know which type is best for your vehicle.

Are drilled or slotted rotors better?

Given the choice between drill holes and slots, the drill holes will give you better braking power over slots for normal city/highway driving. This is why high end BMW, Porsche, Corvette, and Mercedes rotors are drilled, not slotted. However, for track racing (high speed stops), slotted rotors are the better choice.