Brake Pads

When most cars and trucks are designed, the brake pad friction compound is formulated for the “average” driver operating the vehicle under “normal” driving conditions. But if you're a performance enthusiast you're certainly not average, and if you've hot-rodded your car for aggressive street driving or the race track, or beefed up your truck for towing, hauling or 4-wheeling, you may have found that those brake pads don't cut it for the way you use your vehicle. If you're in need of more stopping power, check out the vast selection of brake pads on this page.

Original equipment brake pads are generally fine for relaxed cruising, commuting, and running errands around town, but they're not up to the demands of spirited performance driving on twisty roads, towing and hauling heavy loads, or high speeds and hard use at the race track. That type of use generates a lot of heat created by the friction needed to slow and stop a vehicle at speed or to stop a large, heavily laden vehicle, and this can cause OE pads to overheat and fade, with subsequent longer stopping distances.

We offer performance brake pads formulated to meet the needs of driving enthusiasts; racers; hard-working truck owners; law enforcement and emergency personnel; and fleet operators. They're available in a wide variety of friction compounds created by the industry's foremost brake pad manufacturers, so you can get the pads that best suit your application. These proprietary formulations include ceramics, low metallics, semi-metallics, and compounds that may also include ingredients like aramid fibers and carbon fiber. Each pad set has been developed to deliver a particular blend of attributes, so whether you want better stopping power for an everyday driver, do occasional track days, go off-roading in a 4x4, or need a mix of stopping power and durability for a commercial truck, we have the pads.

With our performance brake pads you get the stopping power you want without the tradeoffs that are unfortunately common with some performance brake pads - excessive wear, noise, and eternally dirty looking wheels. On our digital shelves you'll find performance brake pads that are also low dusting, so you can enjoy the gleam from your custom wheels longer between washing. Some performance pads can provide good bite at high temperatures, but at the expense of accelerated rotor wear. We have pads that are gentle on rotors, yet provide excellent stopping power. And while some performance pads work well at high temperatures, they may not provide much friction when the pads are cold. With our selection you can find pads that work well over a wide temperature range.

In addition to the above, most of our performance brake pads are chamfered to aid in bedding and prevent noise, and slotted to remove debris and allow for expansion to prevent cracks. Many pads are scorched or have surface coatings to ensure quick and effective pad break-in. New hardware like shims, clips and springs are critical to proper pad fitment and function, and noise-free operation. Many of our performance brake pads come with these important components, but we also have an extensive hardware selection, so you can complete the job and get the best performance possible from your purchase.

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