Brake Pads & Shoes

Buyer's Guide To Mopar® Brake Pads And Brake Shoes

What's the Difference Between Them?

Brake pads are parts of a disc brake system. More specifically, they're textured plates mounted atop brake calipers.

Brake shoes, however, are part of a drum brake system. They're crescent-shaped welded steel components with similarly coarse surface materials.

What Mopar® Brake Pads And Brake Shoes Do

They both act as friction-generators. Brake pads are points of contact between the calipers and brake rotors. Brake shoes, on the other hand, contact their respective drums. The resistance created, a vehicle uses to slow its wheels down, eventually stopping its tires from turning.

When Should You Change Your Mopar® Brake Pads And Brake Shoes?

This depends on how you drive and where you drive most often. Otherwise, replace brake pads every 64,000 to 80,000 kilometers or so. Change brake shoes, however, at least once a year, or about every 30,000 kilometers. There are symptoms in both cases that'll tell you it's time.

How Do You Know They're Going Bad?

In the case of brake pads, they include:

• Warning lights on the dash
• Worn-out or damaged pad surfaces
• Whining or vibrating brakes
• Grinding noises (indicating warped and/or damaged rotors)
• Taking longer to slow down and stop

When it comes to brake shoes, they include:

• Odd noises when pressing and releasing the brake pedal, e.g., scrapes and squeaks
• Less responsive brakes -- taking longer to stop, especially
• A parking brake that's loose or isn't working the way it should

See any of these, and you should run an inspection to figure out whether any old pads need swapping out for new ones. Before ordering them, though, be sure you're getting the genuine article.

Why Should You Buy Genuine Mopar® Brake Pads And Brake Shoes?

Because they're guaranteed to be compatible with the make and model you love to drive. That's a promise that generic parts can't always make. Order yours from the online catalogue here at our auto parts store.