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Purchasing high-quality passenger car brake pads is crucial for vehicle safety, performance, and economy. The following is a detailed analysis of its importance:
1. Security guarantee: Life is at stake
Braking efficiency: Superior brake pads can provide stable and fast braking force in various road conditions (wet, steep, emergency braking), shorten braking distance, and avoid collisions.
High temperature resistance: Low quality brake pads may experience "thermal decay" (sudden drop in braking performance) due to overheating during high-speed or long downhill driving, while high-quality products use high-temperature resistant materials (such as ceramics and carbon fiber) to ensure effective operation under extreme conditions.
Material consistency: Brake pads from reputable manufacturers have undergone rigorous testing and have a stable friction coefficient, avoiding vehicle deviation or shaking during braking.
2. Vehicle performance and driving experience
Smoothness and quietness: High quality brake pads use optimized formulas (such as ceramic composites) to reduce metal debris and noise, avoiding harsh "squeaking sounds".
Compatibility: Specially designed for dedicated vehicles (such as matching ABS/ESP systems) to ensure coordinated operation of the system during braking and prevent misjudgment by electronic safety systems.
Reduce vibration: Superior products have a higher fit with brake discs, avoiding steering wheel or body vibration caused by uneven wear.
3. Long term economy: Seemingly expensive, but actually saves
Longer lifespan: Superior brake pads have better wear resistance (such as the German brand ATE's brake pad lifespan can reach 30000 to 50000 kilometers), reducing the frequency of replacement.
Protect other components: Low quality brake pads may wear out brake discs (with higher replacement costs), or generate more dust to block wheel speed sensors.
Warranty and Insurance: Some manufacturers require the use of certified accessories, otherwise it may affect the warranty; Insurance claims may also investigate whether the accident is related to inferior parts.
4. Environmental Protection and Compliance
Low pollution materials: EU ECE R90 certification and other requirements require brake pads to limit harmful substances such as copper and asbestos, reducing the harm of dust to the environment and health.
Legal risk: Accidents caused by the use of substandard brake pads may be deemed as "vehicle modification" and may result in legal liability.
5. How to identify high-quality brake pads?
Certification Mark: Search for ECE R90, SAE J661, GB 5763 (Chinese National Standard) and other certifications.
Brand and channel: Priority should be given to first tier brands such as Bosch, Ferodo, TRW, or OEM parts from the host factory.
Performance parameters: Pay attention to indicators such as friction coefficient (preferably 0.35-0.45) and operating temperature range (such as 0-600 ℃).
Summary
Brake pads are an active safety component of vehicles, and their quality directly affects the braking effect at the moment of life or death. Investing in high-quality brake pads is not only about protecting vehicles, but also about taking responsibility for the lives of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. Do not compromise security for the sake of saving short-term costs.
