They're resistance-generating materials, mounted atop steel backplates, that are critical to how well your luxury sedan's disc brake system works. Put simply, without them, your brakes wouldn't work -- not without getting damaged.

What They Do

They attach to brake calipers and contact brake rotors, creating the friction necessary for slowing and stopping your car's wheels and tires.

What Types There are

Organic: rubber, carbon, or glass/fiberglass brake pads (or sometimes other materials), all joined by resin, made for normal, everyday driving. They're reliable, easy on rotors, and inexpensive, and they produce much brake dust. Most cars use them.
Metallic: copper, iron, steel, or alloy brake pads (or sometimes other metals), which feel firmer when your brake pedal is pressed, and which withstand heat and fading better.
Ceramic: dense, exceptionally durable brake pads that are highly dependable in wet weather and quieter than other kinds, and whose brake dust isn't as sticky.
Carbon fiber or graphite fiber: extraordinarily strong brake pads, ones that are very resistant to higher temperatures, and ones which deliver ultimate stopping power.

When to Replace Them

Every 40,000 to 50,000 miles, most of the time.

The Signs They Need Changing

Dashboard warnings, like the ABS or brake indicator lighting up
Obvious pad wear and/or damage
Vibrating or whining brakes
Slowdowns and stops taking longer than usual
Grinding sounds

The last symptom usually means you've got warped and probably damaged rotors, caused by brake pads that have worn down. If you're looking to buy new ones online, our auto parts store has plenty for sale, and you can order them right here.

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Those INFINITI makes for its cars are designed compatible with them, guaranteed. So, they'll be your best fit. Browse our catalog and buy today, and we'll ship as soon as possible, right to your address.