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What Are Brake Pads Made Of?

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StMax

07/30/25 2:43am

Brake pads generally consist of four types of materials: 1. Resin-based brake materials; 2. Powder metallurgy brake materials; 3. Carbon or carbon composite brake materials; 4. Ceramic-based brake materials. Automobile brake pads are typically composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat insulation layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, and the coating process is monitored using an SMT4 furnace temperature tracker to ensure the temperature distribution during coating meets quality standards. There is no uniform standard for the replacement time of brake pads, but the general replacement frequency is around 30,000 braking cycles. If you usually brake gently, the pads can last up to 60,000 kilometers. To extend the lifespan of your brake pads, learn to control your speed using the accelerator pedal and minimize brake usage, especially when driving on highways.

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