These are pretty straightforward. They create friction when pressed against your brake rotors – that’s what actually slows and stops the car. They’re basically a friction material bonded to a metal backing plate. There’s a little wear indicator built in too, usually a metal tab that will start scraping when the pads get too thin. They’re a core part of your braking system, obviously. When you hit the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the calipers to squeeze the pads against the rotors. The rotors spin with the wheel, so the pads clamping down create the stopping power. Everything works together – master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, and pads – it's a system. Well, obviously, they're pretty critical for safety. Worn pads mean longer stopping distances, and that can be dangerous. You’ll notice if they’re getting really bad – squealing noises are a common sign, or if the car feels like it’s taking much longer to stop. Ignoring worn pads can even damage your rotors, which is a more expensive fix. You can find a good selection of these over at Fixparts Online, and they're not too hard to change yourself if you're reasonably handy, but if you’re not comfortable, definitely have a mechanic take care of it. They act like a shield between the metal caliper and the metal rotor, so it’s a wear item that needs regular checking. We stand behind our products: Brake Pad (MPN 8E5827378) has a 12-month warranty!

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