Your Chevrolet van brake pads are essential to the operation of your disc braking system. You’ll find a set of brake pads mounted at each of your wheels, flanking metal discs known as your brake rotors. Each time you step on your brake pedal, small hydraulic clamps called brake calipers bring your pads into contact with your rotors, generating friction that your vehicle uses to stop the rotation of your wheels.

To accomplish this, your van brake pads are equipped with a thick frictional lining that is mounted on a metal backing plate. As you use your brakes, this lining is gradually worn down, and when it reaches a certain thickness your Chevrolet van brake pads must be replaced.

There are two different basic types of van brake pads, and each of them has advantages and disadvantages. Metallic brake pads feature a lining that is made with powdered bronze or copper and friction-inducing fillers.

These types of pads are more expensive, but last longer and provide better stopping power. Unfortunately, metallic brake pads tend to wear out your brake rotors faster, which means you will have to replace your rotors more often. In most cases, you will find that your vehicle is equipped with non-metallic Chevrolet van brake pads, also referred to as organic or soft. Made with organic filler and a high-temperature resin, soft van brake pads are designed to wear out faster than your rotors and ensure long rotor life. However, your rotors will become damaged if you do not change your soft brake pads when the lining thickness drops to between an eighth and a quarter of an inch.Be sure to check your brake pads periodically, and replace them when necessary by visiting our online catalogue for a full line or brake pads at great discount prices.