What are the types of brake pad materials?
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Brake pads are generally classified into four major categories. The following are these four types of materials: 1. Semi-metallic friction materials: Used in disc brake pads for passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles. 2. NAO friction materials: Broadly refers to non-asbestos and non-steel fiber friction materials, though modern disc pads may contain small amounts of steel fibers. 3. Powder metallurgy friction materials: Also known as sintered friction materials, these are made by mixing and pressing iron-based or copper-based powdered materials, followed by high-temperature sintering. 4. Carbon fiber friction materials: A type of friction material reinforced with carbon fiber.