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No, very different. Metallic pads are generally more expensive but much better depending on vehicle. Ceramic pads are even better on most vehicles.
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Are brake pads and calipers the same thing?
NO! Brake Calipers are what compress your Brake Pads on to the rotor which turn simeultaniously with your wheels.
Can you replace back brake pads using front brake pads?
It would be unusual to have the same brake pads front and back. That is not to say it does not happen but normally the brake pads on the driven wheels are bigger than the passive wheels.
Do all ATVs have the same brake pads?
No
Is it possible for me to use 2 left pads on the same brake?
Yes you can use two left pads on the same brake. You might want to reorder the brake pads so you get two left and two right but in the meantime you can use them.
Does Malibu and grand am take the same brake pads?
yes
Which car has the same brake pads as Toyota Soarer Lexus SC300?
The 1993-1998 Toyota Supra (the non-turbo version) has the same brake pads as a SC300. The 2.5TT Soarer may not.
How do you change front brake pads 2002 Lincoln navigator?
Can someone help me with the same promble.. how do you change the front brake pads and what tools do you need to do the job
Why does right tire making a clicking sound only when braking?
Possibly worn brake pads. Remove the wheel and inspect the brake pads on that wheel. If you replace the pads, replaceall padson the same axle.
How do I fix break pads on my own?
This link is a video on how to change your brake pads: http://www.ehow.com/video_2328352_how-replace-brake-pads.html. There are several other videos in the same series on other brake and car maintenance.
Cost of Brake Pads?
The cost of replacement brake pads is generally influenced by supply and demand and competition among merchants.Older cars that are considered classics, exotic, high performance cars and high dollar luxury cars will have higher brake pad cost than will cars that are very popular, everyday vehicles that have thousands or millions of that model on the road.The vehicles of the major manufacturers often may use the same brake pads, which is attractive to parts stores because they know that one inventory item can suffice for more than one vehicle.Brake pads for these cars will be competitively priced and are usually in stock at most parts stores.Beyond that, the materials use in the manufacture of brake pads will play a major role in the cost of brake pads. As durability and/or performance increases, so does price.Semi Metallic Brake PadsThis type is the most common and generally the lowest in price, since they sell more, thus enjoying manufacturing scale price advantages. They wear well, but are known to be noisier and more destructive of brake rotors.Low Metallic NAO Brake PadsThis type costs slightly more than semi metallic. NAO stands for Non Asbestos Organic. There is less of the metal present as compared to that in semi metallic pads to contribute noise and rotor wear. Heat transfer is improved, so someone doing a lot of stop-and-go driving might experience better fade resistance.Non Asbestos OrganicThese cost more than the first two. There is no metal used in the pad material, so these brake pads are quiet and kind to brake discs. The drawback to them is that while rotors are spared, the pads themselves are not as durable. It's a worthwhile trade-off where quietness is the desired trait.Ceramic Brake PadsThere are only trace amounts of metal in this most expensive of brake pads. They offer the quietest performance and stopping characteristics of all types. They offer the best in terms of longevity and are the most gentle on rotors. This makes the increased initial price worth considering if the intent is to keep a vehicle for the long term, since good ceramic pads can outlast the inexpensive semi metallic pads to a degree that more than compensates for the difference in price.
Brake pads Oldsmobile cutlass sierra?
The brake pads on an Olds Sierra are a wearable part. When replacing brakes it is better to change both fronts or both rears at the same time.
Which way do the rear brake pads go on a 1997 dodge ram 1500?
Look at the pads you are replacing and put them on the same way.
