Premium semi metallic brake pads are perfect for all light medium to heavy duty cars trucks and suv s.
Ceramic or metallic brake pads for towing.
What are the best brake pads in 2020.
These various metals are combined with graphite lubricant as well as other fillers to complete the.
I d never run ceramic s on anything that tows or hauls a heavy load.
The rest of the pad is manufactured from filler plus a graphite lubricant.
Semi metallic brake pads contain anywhere from 30 to 65 percent metal which consists of copper iron steel or other components.
Below is a more detailed comparison of the two types so that you can make more informed decisions based on your priority.
This type of pad is highly recommended for heavy work trucks towing applications performance vehicles european vehicles and any vehicles experiencing warped brake rotor discs due to excessive heat.
The brakes pads are ceramic which is more durable than semi metallic pads.
Both my rigs get semi metallics.
While they are the most versatile type they do produce more dust and noise.
When should i replace my towing brake pads depending on how often you tow and where your brake pads should last between 35 000 60 000 miles.
These pads are manufactured with a high.
Averi melcher january 15 2020.
When towing or hauling you the brakes will get hotter due to the increased weight they have to stop.
Mike cote march 13 2020.
The pros cons of ceramic brake pads.
The final type of brake pad is the semi metallic brake pad often referred to as just metallic brake pad.
If you have decided on brake pads that will last longer and are willing to pay a higher price then you would be considering ceramic or semi metallic brake pads for towing.
Ceramic brake pads tend to be quieter than either semi metallic or organic brake pads.
Ceramic pads don t like to be over heated.
Pros of semi metallic brake pads.
The little brake dust it produces is a huge plus too.