When it comes to your Cadillac STS brake pads, lining is everything. Bad jokes aside, though, your brake pad lining is one of the most influential factors in the operation of your disc braking system. STS brake pads are constructed with a thick frictional lining, usually half an inch thick when it starts out, which is either riveted or glued on to a metal backing plate.

The purpose of this lining is to generate friction between your pads and your rotors, which is used to bring your vehicle to a safe and controlled stop. The lining of your Cadillac STS brake pads is designed to wear down through normal use as they grind against your rotors, and the rate of wear depends on the type of brake pads you have installed on your vehicle.

There are two basic types of STS brake pads: metallic and non-metallic. The metallic type is the longer lasting of the two, since it is made with powdered copper or bronze that is more resistant to wear. However, metallic brake pads will accelerate rotor wear, and you will have to install new rotors more often. Non-metallic, also called organic or soft, Cadillac STS brake pads are more commonly used, as they are made to go easy on your rotors. Made with high-temperature resins and organic fillers, soft STS brake pads are designed to wear down, and for this reason you must change then when necessary to avoid allowing your rotors to grind against the metal backing plate.When the lining of your STS brake pads drops to between an eighth and a quarter of an inch, do not hesitate to order a set of high-quality, discounted replacements right here from our online catalogue.