You can prevent a serious accident or catastrophic brake failure simply by maintaining your BMW 740i brake pads. In a typical disc braking system, you will find two 740i brake pads flanking each of your rotors. The BMW 740i brake pads move against your rotors when you engage your brakes, which produces the friction your car uses to stop the rotational motion of your wheels.

The actual construction of your 740i brake pads is quite simple. Your BMW 740i brake pads consist of a thick frictional lining and a metal backing plate that is either glued or riveted to the lining.

There are two main types of 740i brake pads: metallic and non-metallic. Most cars are equipped with non-metallic BMW 740i brake pads, for the simple reason that these "soft" brake pads are less damaging to your rotors. High performance vehicles like ambulances and emergency vehicles are usually equipped with metallic brake pads. Metallic 740i brake pads sport a lining that is made with powdered copper or bronze. This means that metallic BMW 740i brake pads last longer and provide more powerful and responsive stopping. The downside to metallic 740i brake pads is that they damage your rotors faster, and you must replace your more expensive rotors frequently. Even if your car uses soft BMW 740i brake pads, it is important to replace them as necessary. Worn 740i brake pads will allow your rotors to grind against the metal backing plate, which causes even more rapid damage than metallic BMW 740i brake pads. When your 740i brake pads are worn to less than a quarter of an inch thickness, you need to replace them as soon as possible.You will find a full line of BMW 740i brake pads in our extensive online catalogue.