If all you’re interested in is maximum stopping power, you probably want some performance street semi-metallic pads. And it’s good that you don’t care about noise or brake dust, because you’ll get ...

Why materials matter: Ceramic, organic, metallic, and semi-metallic pads each have different strengths in durability, noise, and dust—choosing wrong can hurt performance and cost more long-term.

With a Master's degree in English Literature and six years of writing experience, Aayush has been contributing to TopSpeed for over two years. Since 95% of his personality is motorcycles, he goes ...

Q: I have a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with 70,200 miles that is in need of brakes. My dealer says they use OEM brakes and rotors and I should pay the extra $300 for their service. My local mechanic says ...

Brakes are those car components that most people generally forget about until they can’t—why hello, tree, would you like to be friends? Brake pads are even more forgotten, despite the fact that they ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I recently needed to replace my brakes, and the shop sold me on ceramic brake pads. The pads have a lifetime warranty, which is very appealing. I also was told that ceramic pads will ...

Brake pads aren’t one-size-fits-all — the right choice depends on your driving style, budget, and performance needs. Ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic pads each offer unique pros and cons in terms ...

From polishes and waxes, to filters and engine oil, choices are numerous and daunting when it comes to selecting the correct products for your car, truck, coupe or crossover. Options abound—and each ...

Disc brake pads are to brakes what a camshaft is to an engine. Where a cam is critical for defining an engine's power potential, brake pads are vital for successfully and repeatedly decelerating a ...

Carbon ceramic brakes are high-performance brake components used primarily in sports cars, luxury vehicles, and motorsport applications. Known for their strength, durability, and resistance to heat, ...

When it comes time to replace your brake pads, you’re going to be faced with a decision. What kind do you get? When it boils down to it, you have three different compounds to choose from: organic, ...

While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles, there are no government regulations covering replacement brake pads. Given that a large percentage of ...