Mopar Brake Pads

All You Need to Know About Mopar Brake Pads

What They are and What They Do

Put simply, they're resistance-generating material mounted atop steel backplates. They're crucial to disc brake systems working properly. In fact, no disc brake could work at all without them -- not without getting damaged.

Attaching to brake calipers, their job is to contact brake rotors and create the friction necessary for slowing and stopping a vehicle's wheels and tires. There's a little more to them than this, though. Here are the basics that you need to make a better-educated buying decision.

The Four Types: Organic, Metallic, Ceramic, and Carbon Fiber

• Organic brake pads: for normal, everyday driving; made of rubber, carbon, glass/fiberglass, and more, all joined by resin; reliable, easier on rotors, produce very little brake dust, inexpensive; most cars use them
• Metallic brake pads: made of metals such as copper, iron, and steel, plus alloys; feel firmer when the brake pedal is pressed; withstand heat and fade better
• Ceramic brake pads: made of dense, exceptionally durable ceramic; highly dependable in wet weather, produce less sticky brake dust, quieter than other kinds
• Carbon fiber brake pads: sometimes referred to as graphite fiber; extraordinarily strong, very resistant to higher temperatures, ultimate stopping power

When to Replace Them

Most typically last 40,000 to 50,000 miles at a time before changing them is necessary

The Signs They Need Replacement

• An ABS or brake warning on the dash
• Obvious wear and/or damage
• Brake vibrations
• Whining brakes
• Longer-than-usual slowdown and stopping times
• Grinding sounds

The last symptom usually indicates warped and likely damaged rotors, caused by excessively worn brake pads.

Looking to buy new ones online? You're in luck: there are plenty for sale at our auto parts store, and you can order them online, right here.

Where Can I Order OEM Brake Pads Online?

Right here at Mopar Superstore. Mopar makes brake pads that are designed to be compatible with your brand and model. That's true whether you drive a Chrysler car, a Dodge or Jeep SUV, a RAM truck or van, or otherwise. So, they'll be your best bet for a perfect fit. You can browse our catalog by make, model, and year to find it. Put in an order today, and we'll ship out as soon as possible, right to your door.