Brake pads consist of a metal base and gasket. Their wear and untimely replacement can cause an accident. The main symptoms of the replacement of the pads are a characteristic screech when trying to brake, the vibration of the brake pedal. Worn pads leave deep furrows on disks, and will already have to think about replacing them. Other reasons that indicate the need for repair: when braking, the car lies to the side, the brake pedal is pressed softer.
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The easiest way to choose brake pads is the purchase of a product from well-known, reliable manufacturers. Such stamps are Ferodo, Lucas, Bendix, Kebono, which are most common in the market.
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Considering the various stamps of the pads, take into account the terrain in which you will have to ride. In the area where hilly roads are dominated, the brake system has to use more often. Therefore, the pads need to buy more dense labeling and with metal elements.
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Many are mistaken, thinking that sports blocks are the best and most reliable. For driving inside the city with its numerous traffic jams, the pads will not be able to work at the maximum and will function much worse.
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According to the prevalence in the market, the pads are divided into 3 groups. The first group is the original pads that are installed when assembling the machine on the conveyor. The second is the products that are produced for the car market. The third option is spare parts that are supplied to those countries where the requirements are underestimated, including Russia. It is clear to say that these poor-quality products can not, as they are produced at large enterprises in compliance with all technologies.
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The most common are ceramic pads, as fillers in which graphite is used. Evoid popular due to low cost and excellent technical characteristics. But they can overheat and during operation in dirty weather quickly wear out.
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In semimetallic pads, the friction coefficient does not change at high temperatures and is mainly used for sports machines. We need warming.
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Sintered pads have a porous structure, can effectively work in the rain, dry weather, have high strength and durability. Their special rigidity is the main plus of spare parts, but it can lead to the rapid response of the brake drum.
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After you have chosen a specific model of the pads, make a visual inspection. The surface of the plate must be smooth, without expressly pronounced cracks, foreign inclusions. The frictional material must be firmly easy to fit.
A good, high-quality shoe can not be cheap, so when you choose, do not focus only at a price. The price variation on the same models should be within 30%.
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