Choosing the right brake pad for your vehicle

Brake pads is an essential yet vital component in our vehicle. Disc brakes relies on the brake caliper, and is part of the brake system to help the vehicle come to a complete stop. Over a long period of time, these brake pads will wear off due to wear and tear.

There are various types of brake pads available in the market. And they are made up of various compounds. The main few are: Ceramic, Semi Metallic, low metallic NAO and NAO (Non - Abestos Organic) brake pads.

These brake pads are suited for different road conditions and user type, hence choosing the correct brake pad according to your preference and driving preference is essential for a safe and comfortable ride.

1) Organic Brake Pads

Organic brake pads, also commonly known as Non- Abestos Organic brake pads are generally made from organic materials which includes glass, fiber and klevar.

This type of brake pad is also widely manufactured and used as the original stock brake pads for most vehicles when you receive them. (This pads are usually stock in most Hyundai and Kia models)

Organic Brake Pad is generally quieter than the rest in the market. However, it tends to produce a lot more dust and is bound to wear and tear faster, which is a minus point when using them.

Verdict : 6.5/10 (Can last approximately 30,000-40,000miles)

2) Semi Metallic Brake Pads

Semi metallic brake pads are usually made up of around 30-65 percent metal, hence they are known for its extreme durability. However, some of the brake pads that are in this form can produce a little more noise as compared to the Ceramic Brake Pads which we will be discussing later. Although they may be noiser than Ceramic Brakes, these brake pads are generally more affordable than ceramic brake pads.

In general, this form of brake pad is mainly used in performance vehicle and racing tracks.

Verdict: 8.5/10 (Can last around 50,000miles *Based on FRIXA S1 Products)

3)Ceramic Brake Pads

Last but not least, we have the ceramic brake pads. These form of brake pads is considered the most expensive form, but produces the most minimal dust and noise. These form of pads usually outperforms all other pads in the market.

Verdict: Undetermined!

So...Which type of brake pad is ideal for you?

Well... this answer is subjective. It ultimately depends on what type of braking experience you are looking for and what sort of driving conditions you are dealing with.

Which brands should I go for with regards to brakes?

At Drivewise Autoparts, we carry an array of brake products for vehicle. In general, there are 3 types of brake pads available.

1) GENUINE STOCK (Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, In Genuine packing)

- Organic Brake Pad

- Ideal for those who are comfortable with their current driving and braking experience

- Most expensive in the line of products

-Low Life Span, High Brake Dust

Price Point: $75- $150 ++

2)HANKOOK FRIXA S1 (BEST SELLING PERFORMANCE BRAKE PAD)

-Semi-Metallic Brake Pad (With minimal steel compound)

-Low Noise

-Extremely durable

-Works as well as Ceramic Brake Pad

Price Point: $55- $120++

3) HANKOOK FRIXA NORMAL (NAO BRAKE PAD)

- Semi Metallic Non-Abestos Organic Brake Pad

- Low- Moderate Brake Dust

-Last as long as Genuine Brake Pads

Price Point: $35- $75++

Conclusion

Changing your Brake Pads in timely manner is vital for a safe and comfortable ride. As such , we should never skimp and safe on changing our brake pads. However, do remember that next time when choosing your brake pad, choose the correct one depending on your driving preference!

Look forward to our next post where we will share more insights about the FRIXA S1 brake pads!!!

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