When it comes to your Chevrolet Impala brake pads, what they're made of is an important determination in the care and performance of your brakes. Your Impala brake pads feature a thick frictional lining that resembles sandpaper in consistency, which is mounted onto a metal backing plate using either glue or rivets. However, not all Chevrolet Impala brake pads are the same.

Your Impala brake pads feature either a metallic or a non-metallic lining. Each type of lining for your Impala brake pads serves different purposes and is used for different reasons.

In most cases, stock Chevrolet Impala brake pads will be the non-metallic, also called soft or organic, variety. Soft Impala brake pads are less expensive than metallic ones, but this does not mean car manufacturers are cheap. The main purpose for soft Chevrolet Impala brake pads is to prevent undue wear on your brake rotors. This type of Impala brake pad is made with high-temperature resin and organic fillers, and is supposed to wear down at a faster rate than your rotors, which are more expensive to replace. On the other hand, metallic brake pads last longer, but are harder on your brake rotors. Metallic Impala brake pads also provide greater braking power than organic ones. Whether you have metallic or soft brake pads, you should replace them when the depth of the lining is between an eighth and a quarter of an inch. You will find a full line of Impala brake pads in our extensive online catalogue at excellent prices.When you order your brake pads through our toll-free customer service number or secure online server, we will ship them right to your door.