When it comes to vehicle safety, few components are as critical as the brake pad. Whether you’re driving a 4×4 SUV, pickup, or passenger car, it plays a vital role in ensuring your vehicle can stop effectively.
What Is Car Brake Pad?
Auto brake pad is a key component of a disc braking system. It is a flat piece of steel backed with friction material that presses against the brake disc (rotor) to slow down or stop the vehicle.The brake pad is composed of 5 parts, friction pad, bottom material layer, adhesive layer, steel plate, muffler plate.
Friction Pad
There are two mainstream formulas for friction pads on the market now, ceramic formula and semi-metal formula.
1. Introduction to Advanced Ceramic Brake Pads
- Advanced ceramic formula + copper wire + 5mm thickness steel plate
- Advanced ceramic formula + copper wire + carbon fiber + 5mm thickness steel plate
- Advanced ceramic formula + carbon fiber + 5C thickness steel plate
2. Ordinary ceramic formula + copper wire + 5C thickness steel plate (Glittering copper wire cross section)
3. Semi-metal formula + 5C thickness steel plate
In addition to the ceramic formula, the density of KOWZE brake pad copper wire or carbon fiber is higher than that of other suppliers, so the product has good thermal decay performance, stable friction coefficient and longer service life.
Adhesive Layer
Generally speaking, the adhesive layer is the glue between the steel plate and the friction plate; because the working environment of car brake pad is relatively harsh, it is easy to generate a high temperature working environment. If the quality of the glue is not good, it is easy to cause the friction plate to fall off. The adhesive glue of KOWZE can work in a high temperature environment of 500 degrees.
Steel Plate
The thickness of the steel plate is particularly important. If the thickness is too small, it is easy to cause the friction plate to fall off under the condition of high braking pressure. The thickness is 5 C, absolutely stable and reliable, and the shear strength is generally above 4.0MPa (the national standard is 2.5)
Pictures of the Kowze brake Pad Factory
How Does a Brake Pad Work?
Auto brake pads operate based on friction. Here’s how the process works:
- When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic fluid transfers force to the brake caliper.
- The caliper squeezes the brake pads against the spinning brake disc.
- The friction generated slows down the wheel rotation.
- As a result, the vehicle decelerates or comes to a complete stop.
This process happens within seconds, ensuring safe and controlled braking.
warranty
- Ceramic formula warranty: 60,000-80,000 km (in normal road)
- Semi-Metallic Formula Warranty: 30,000 km (in normal road)
Kowze brake pad products have 3C certification, and the warranty kilometers are all normal road warranty.
FAQ
Q: Can I drive with worn brake pads?
It is not recommended, as it can damage the brake system and compromise safety.
Q: Do front and rear brake pads wear at the same rate?
No, front brake pads typically wear faster because they handle more braking force.
Q: What happens if I don’t replace worn brake pads?
Worn brake pads can damage the brake discs, reduce stopping power, and increase the risk of accidents.
Q: Why are my brake pads making noise?
Noise can be caused by wear, dust buildup, or low-quality materials.
