Have you changed your BMW 318 brake pads lately? Your squealing or squeaking brakes may sound annoying, but they have a reason: they are trying to tell you it's time to install new 318 brake pads. One of the most common reasons for extensive brake damage is failure to change worn BMW 318 brake pads. Your 318 brake pads are an important component of your car's disc braking system.

BMW 318 brake pads feature a frictional lining, either metallic or organic, that is brought into contact with the brake rotors when you depress your brake pedal. The friction generated between the rotors and the 318 brake pads serves to bring your car to a safe and controlled stop.

When the lining of your BMW 318 brake pads is worn, the rotors begin to grind against the metal backing plate instead. This causes damage to your rotors and can also affect your calipers. Metallic 318 brake pads last longer than the organic or "soft" types, because they are made of more resistant material such as copper or bronze. However, metallic BMW 318 brake pads are more abrasive and will wear down your rotors faster. If your car uses the softer organic 318 brake pads, you will need to change them more often than the metallic variety, but your rotors will enjoy a longer life. Whichever type of BMW 318 brake pads you use, it is important to practice preventative maintenance and change them when the lining is worn to less than a quarter of an inch thick.We stock a complete line of 318 brake pads and brake parts in our extensive online catalogue.