How many years or miles before that happens depends on where and how you drive, as well as on the type of pads. Related: Brake Pads: What You Need to Know.

Sherwood shares a moment from years ago when a parts store representative demonstrated the difference between budget and premium brake pads. “Their inexpensive brake pad, 60 miles an hour to ...

A new polymer-based brake pad could greatly improve standard braking equipment on cars and trains by making them more efficient and cost-effective. By mixing carbon fibers into polymer-based ...