Not All Brakes Pads Are The Same

What Types of Mopar Brakes are Available?

We carry Mopar parts with three types of brake lining compositions for most Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. We’ll discuss the attributes of each. What ever type of brakes you prefer, it’s important to have the entire brake system inspected annually.

Original Equipment (O.E.) Brake Lining
Designed with an O.E. friction compound mixture, this non-asbestos organic brake lining is engineered for O.E. quality performance. In short, this is the same friction material that is used in the factory. This compound is more brake rotor- and drum-friendly than semi-metallic or ceramic formulations since it’s made of a “softer” composition. However, the service life on the lining is shorter as a result. Mopar brake lining features include:

    * Original equipment on Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles
    * Premium materials provide optimum performance
    * Meet or exceed all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
    * Nationwide 12-month/12,000-mile warranty

Semi-Metallic Mopar Brakes
Semi-metallic brake linings, as the name implies, have metallic steel fibers in the compound. Let’s take a look at some of the features of Mopar’s Value Line Semi-Metallic brake features:

    * Authentic Mopar Quality at a competitive price
    * Designed specifically for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles
    * Factory tested to meet stringent performance standards
    * Nationwide lifetime limited warranty

Ceramic Mopar Brakes
Ceramic-based brake linings have come a long way since their introduction in the mid-’80s. Over the years, engineers have developed more durable formulations. As a result, they have become very popular, particularly in the aftermarket. Today’s ceramic compounds perform better under high brake temperatures than earlier 1980s and ’90s formulations. Ceramic brake compounds are also noted for less heat-related fading and a longer service life than earlier versions.

Even with their premium price, customers like the reduced NVH benefits ceramic brakes offer, such as very quiet operation (minimal to non-existent squealing or grinding noises). Furthermore, ceramic brake linings don’t leave behind the undesirable “visible” byproduct (black or brown dust residue), that is often seen on wheels and tires when non-ceramic brake pad applications are used. Value Line Ceramic brake features include:

    * Ceramic technology and organic friction materials reduce visible dusting and virtually eliminate noise
    * Computer-designed, angled chamfers improve contact profile and surface for smooth, ultra-quiet braking
    * Thermally bonded noise insulators with a five-layer noise dampening system and rubber-coated insulators absorb more noise than conventional pads
    * Nationwide lifetime limited warranty

Mopar Brake Kits
Whether you’re a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, getting a brake job done right is important. To that end, Mopar now offers complete brake kits that include everything you need for brake service on most popular Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Features include:

    * All necessary brake hardware included for a quality job
    * All-new components provide optimum durability and performance
    * Reduces brake service time
    * Eliminates the need to machine worn rotors

At MoparUSA, we carry a full line of Mopar brake parts for your car. We sell quality Mopar parts at aftermarket prices. Your get the reliability or OEM Mopar parts at a great price that can’t be beat.

This and many other articles can be found at Mopar Magazine.