610-461-5550 | 515 E Chester Pike Ridley Park, PA 19078
Brake Pads
Church's Auto Parts: Buy Brake Pads
At Church's Auto Parts we understand that different types of brake pads offer unique advantages for Ridley Park drivers. All brake pads used to be made from asbestos because of its heat-absorbing properties. In time, brake pad manufacturers realized asbestos wasn't environmentally friendly. The automotive industry switched to organic, ceramic and metallic brake pads. Come by our store at 515 E Chester Pike or call today at 610-461-5550 and let an auto parts specialist at Church's Auto Parts help you determine which brake pads are right for your driving style.
Organic Brake Pads
Organic brake pads are made of a mixture of synthetic fibers and resin. They can be found on two-thirds of new vehicles sold within the United States
- Produce less dust than some other types of brake pads
- Affordable, low price point
- Generate a moderate amount of friction and less noise
- Low stress on the brake rotors
- Less reliable in extreme weather or with aggressive driving
Ceramic Brake Pads
Ceramic brake pads use a ceramic material very similar to the type of ceramics used to make pottery. Ceramic brake pads are embedded with fine copper fibers that conduct heat and reduce friction. Developed in the 1980s, ceramic brake pads are increasingly found on new vehicles.
- Ceramic brake pads are extremely quiet
- Produce less dust and other particles
- Perform under a wide range of temperatures and driving conditions
- More expensive than organic or metallic brake pads
- Not recommended for very cold climates or racing
Metallic Brake Pads
Metallic brake pads are a mixture of 30% and 70% metal combined with a graphite lubricant and other binders. This compound is preferred by high-performance car and truck owners because they offer improved sensitivity under a wider range of temperatures and conditions.
- Withstand more heat while simultaneously helping braking systems cool
- Don't compress as much as organic brakes
- Produce more noise than organic or ceramic brake pads
- Moderately priced
- Produce more brake dust than ceramic or organic brake pads
Testimonials
Wilma, 05/30/2024
To start off I want to say that I'm a single women. I was told from a friend that I needed my cabin air filter changed in my car. I did not know where to start. I went to Church's Auto Parts (Ridley park location) because of all the positive reviews online. I went in there and explained my situation to the counter guy with the glasses. He got me the filter that I needed and even came out and helped me install it. The patience he had with me was above and beyond and he never once made me feel uncomfortable when I was explaining what was going on with my vehicle. If I ever need anything again for my car I will for sure be going to Church's Auto Parts in Ridley park!