What you need to know
- The brake system is a vehicle’s most crucial safety-
- related system. In order to bring it rapidly and reliably to a halt in hazardous situations, it must always be functioning properly.
- When the brakes are applied, the brake pads interact with the brake discs to produce braking torque, which is simultaneously transferred to the road surface by the wheels and tires.
- Genuine brake pads consist of a metal base plate equipped with a spring system and a friction compound, with different materials being used to suit the intended use.
- Indications that brake pads should be replaced include visible wear to the brake pads, a vibrating brake pedal, and protracted grinding or squealing noises when braking.
- Worn out brake pads very seriously compromise driving safety, as they result in longer braking distances and, at worst, have no braking capacity whatsoever. They dramatically increase the risk of accident, and are severely hazardous to the safety of road users.
- If the pad’s friction compound is largely worn off, the metal surface of the base plate rubs against that of the brake disc, resulting in the latter becoming scored and cracked. This in turn necessitates further costly repairs.
Opt for the Genuine Part because
- They provide optimum braking performance and safety. Genuine brake pads can withstand up to a ton of pressure, and remain functional even in extreme braking situations, while assuring that required pedal pressure remains consistent.
- They are renowned for their optimum thermal insulation and resistance to high temperatures (up to 800°C / 1470°F).
- Elaborate on-road testing confirms their wear resistance (i.e. slow wearing of the friction compound and relatively minor changes in their friction coefficient) and long service life.
- Their friction compound’s special composition eliminates brake noise and brake pedal vibration, thus contributing to optimum driving comfort.
- They are adapted to each particular vehicle model’s engine power, weight and maximum speed, i.e. model and axle-specific brake pad design.