Why do brake pads turn yellow?
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Brake pads turning yellow is due to rust formation. The main performance characteristics of brake pads are as follows: 1. High performance: High friction coefficient (Golden Unicorn ceramic brake pads have a friction coefficient of 0.45, belonging to high-friction brake pads), heat resistance, outstanding performance during high-speed and high-temperature driving, with good braking effectiveness and comfort under high-speed and high-temperature conditions. 2. Safety: Low heat fade, excellent recovery performance, with no reduction in braking performance on mountainous roads or under high-temperature and high-speed conditions. Maximizes vehicle safety. Highly suitable for use in mountainous areas, highways, and various other road conditions. 3. Comfort: Comfortable braking, no noise, no pollution, and balanced braking. 4. Reasonable service life: For general non-modified vehicles under normal driving conditions, the lifespan of front brake pads is 30,000–50,000 kilometers, while rear brake pads last 80,000–100,000 kilometers. Front brake discs have a lifespan of 60,000–100,000 kilometers. Brake pads and discs of vehicles frequently driven in mountainous areas have a significantly shorter lifespan.