Found on disc brakes, brake pads provide the necessary friction to the discs to stop your vehicle Brake pads are usually manufactured out of a material that is "Semi-Metallic" in nature This means the composition of the material is half-metallic
In a disc system, they are the replaceable flat segments consisting of a rigid backing plate plus frictional lining that takes the place of the shoe and lining in a drum brake Brake pads are sometimes referred to as brake pucks
These are the linings used in the front disc brakes They are called pads because of their flat pad-like shape Each brake uses a pair of pads (one inner, one outer) Replacement pads are sold in two-pair sets, and are fairly easy to change (See Brake Squeal) Calipers should be inspected for leaks (See Calipers), and the rotors resurfaced to restore a smooth surface (See Brake Rotors)
Brake pads are used specifically with disc brake systems The pads fit inside the calipers, and create friction and stopping power when pressed against the brake rotor When you have your disc brakes replaced, it is often just the pads that are being replaced
For disc brakes, the replaceable flat segments consisting of a rigid backing plate plus frictional lining that take the place of the shoe and lining in a drum brake Brake pads are sometimes referred to as brake pucks
For disc brakes, these are friction material on a metal backing plate that, during braking, is clamped around a brake disc by brake caliper pistons to slow down the wheel to which it is attached See also brake system, brake fluid