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An sports brake system is nothing without good brake pads. The brake pads are the components of the car that are pressed against the rotating parts during braking to stop the movement. The kinetic energy is converted into friction energy and thermal energy, causing the vehicle to come to a standstill. Due to the strong friction, the brake pads are ground down a little each time you brake. Over time, they become thinner and less effective. That is why brake pads are typical wear parts that have to be replaced again and again in order to maintain the functionality of the brake system and thus the safety of the car.
Possibilities regarding the brake pads
In principle, the standard brake pads are also tailored to the respective vehicle model and its requirements. So if you only want to replace worn brake pads, the easiest way is to buy the original components. As wearing parts, they are of course readily available in stores. However, numerous alternatives are also sold, which could possibly be cheaper, but also significantly more expensive. If you've made modifications to your car, things can get more complicated.
Then you not only have to consider changes to the brake system itself, but also the increase in performance when choosing your brake pads. Every increase in the speed of your car requires a corresponding increase in the performance of the brakes in order to maintain road safety. The friction during braking increases due to the higher speed and accordingly there is also higher wear of the brake linings.
By choosing different brake pads, you can adapt your brakes to your driving habits and the use of your car. This is mainly done by choosing a different composition of the friction material. For example, softer but more effective brake pads are used in racing. However, they have the disadvantage that they are much more abrasive and you have to replace them more often. Harder brake pads, on the other hand, last significantly longer. However, you have to make sure that they also have sufficient braking effect.
What should be considered when choosing brake pads?
When buying, make sure that the brake pads are really suitable for your vehicle model and the brake system installed there. If your car is not listed, there is not only the possibility that the new brake pads cannot be installed correctly. You also run the risk that they are unsure and fail when in doubt. The friction could be too weak to brake your car quickly enough, or the abrasion could become too strong and force you to buy new brake pads quickly.
In addition, every change to the braking system is relevant for the safety of your car and therefore also for its approval. So make sure that the new pads are also suitable for your vehicle model authorized are. It is advisable not to make changes to the braking system yourself, but to leave it to a professional from the workshop. He can also advise you on what is safe and permissible for your car. Brake pads containing asbestos are prohibited across the EU. Although they were manufactured until 1990, they pose a major health risk.
find the right brake pad
Many of the brake pads have an ABE and can be easily installed in the vehicle. Brake pads that can withstand temperatures of up to 650 ° C are usually sufficient for the road. Good pads generate less brake dust and the dust can also be washed off more easily. When buying, it is best to pay attention to the "nominal coefficient of friction".
It basically indicates the braking force. There are also high-performance brake pads made of aramid fibers and ceramic particles and created for high-powered road vehicles. Such pads should have ECE R90 approval. High-quality pads can withstand temperatures well over 900 ° C and are particularly notable for their very high braking force, even with a cold brake system. If a brake pad does not have an R90 approval, it is not in the area of the StVO. authorized.
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