Rear Brake Pad Set

Brake pads are made to slowly wear down. Regardless of driving habits, your brake pads will need to be replaced eventually. Make sure to get to them before the friction surface wears out, leaving a metal to metal contact, which can result in loss of stopping power.

Brake pads convert the kinetic energy of the car to thermal energy by friction. In essence, the caliper clamps or squeezes the two pads together into the spinning rotor to slow/stop the vehicle. When the pad connects with the rotor, friction is created and the vehicle is brought to a stop.

When replacing your pads, check your calipers to be sure they are in good condition. If wear is detected, browse through the “Braking” section of your vehicle page to select replacements that fit your needs.