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Performance Brake Pads

Stopping power directly impacts your driving confidence, which is why Performance Brake Pads matter more than most people realize. Enhanced friction materials deliver consistent bite whether you're on the street or pushing hard at the track.

 

Driving style directly affects which brake pad compound works best for your needs. Street use typically calls for low dust formulations, while track applications demand compounds that handle higher temperatures without fading.

 

If you're serious about braking, look into Performance Brake Kits that include everything you need. For track use, Big Brake Kits are worth the investment. You should probably replace your Aftermarket Performance Brake Rotors while you're doing the pads anyway.
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Performance Brake Pads

Types of Brake Pads

There are a handful of brake pad options to choose from, but don't worry, we’re here to break each type down. Most muscle car brake pads are made with ceramic because they’re a balanced material that's great for general use, but semi-metallic muscle car brake pads can also be helpful in specific racing situations. Often, OEM brake pads are ceramic, so replacing them with ceramic brake pads is a good way to keep continuity for your brake system. While going with OEM-style muscle car brake pads will get you out of a pinch fast, looking at carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads is well worth it. These pads offer enhanced durability, stopping power, and create less brake dust. The size of the brake pad also matters because your front and rear muscle car brake pads might be different due to the weight distribution of muscle cars – more on that down below.

Front vs Rear Muscle Car Brake Pads

Due to the front of most muscle cars having massive V8 engines, many manufacturers use OEM brake pad setups that feature big rotors, calipers, and pads to offer the most possible stopping power. Unfortunately, this tends to be more of a recent upgrade as many older muscle car brake pads may be the same all the way around the vehicle. If you have larger rotors and calipers on the front portion of your muscle, you'll need high-performance brake pads to replace them. These pads are often larger and offer more friction for better stopping power. If you don't have high-performance brake pads on the front of your muscle car already, consider upgrading to them for better performance. For example, if you plan on hitting the dragstrip, racing brake pads will make sure you safely come to a stop at the end of your run. When it comes to your rear car brakes, you should also consider aftermarket brake pads because they'll last longer and preserve the rotors, which can save you a lot of money over the long term. Whether you’re in the market for budget-friendly OEM brake pad replacements, or you want the best high-performance carbon-fiber ceramic brake pads, you've come to the right place. Our sales techs are available for more assistance finding the right fit.