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Four types of different types of brake pads are normally available from manufacturers.
Semi-metallic non-asbestos
Low-metallic non-asbestos
Non-asbestos organic
Ceramic
Racing pads
The most popular type is the Semi-metallic. This type suits well for northern weather conditions. The material is very heat resistant as well as highly effective in cold areas.
Semi-metallic brake pads contain 30-65% metal. The pad material contains a complex mix of steel wool, iron-dust and brass which is mixed with filler and foam. Due to the metal content these pads are very heat dissipating, long-lasting and durable in different heat conditions.
Organic brake pads contain a mix of glass, rubber, Kevlar fibre, filler, foam and high heat resistant materials. The organic type is naturally softer than semi-metallic type. This makes them quieter but less durable as well are they known for creating much dirt on the wheels.
Low-metallic brake pads are a mix of semi-metallic and organic types. They contain up to 30% brass or steel fibres which increases their performance.
Ceramic brake pads are softer and much quieter than the other types. They are long lasting, fairly heat dissipating and create only clear dust to the wheels. They are also much more expensive than the other types.
Racing brake pads have many different names one type is the carbon metallic. This type of pads is more or less useless for anything else but racing machines. For an example racing pads are at best performance at high temperatures but not very effective at low temperature. Their design is developed by endless hours of testing at different conditions.