What are the different types of brake pads?
Common brake pad materials include metallic, organic, and ceramic. Each type of material has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of wear resistance, braking power, noise, and dust generation.
Common brake pad materials include:
● Organic Material: Produces low noise, is cost-effective, suitable for general road driving, environmentally friendly, but wears out relatively quickly.
● Semi-Metallic Material: Offers better braking performance and heat resistance, is the most common choice, but may produce noise and dust.
● Ceramic Material: Provides stable braking power, low noise, low dust, and good wear resistance, but tends to be more expensive.
● Low-Metal Material: Combines the advantages of ceramic and semi-metallic materials, suitable for higher performance needs.
● Sintered Metallic Material: Features high braking power, wear resistance, and heat resistance, making it suitable for sporty driving, but may produce noise and cause greater wear on the rotors.