Do you know what type of Chrysler Sebring brake pads are installed on your vehicle? Good brake pad maintenance is essential to keeping your brakes in working order, and you will be better prepared to maintain your brake pads if you know what type you’re using. There are two different types of Sebring brake pads: metallic and non-metallic. Both types are constructed the same way, consisting of a thick frictional lining mounted on to a metal backing plate with either glue or rivets.

The difference between the two types is in the composition of the lining. Metallic Chrysler Sebring brake pads are made with powdered metal, usually copper or bronze, combined with friction-enhancing substances.

Non-metallic brake pads, also referred to as soft or organic, consist of high-temperature resins and organic fillers. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each type of brake pad. Metallic Sebring brake pads provide better braking power and last longer. However, they are more expensive, and cause excessive wear to your brake rotors, which means you will have to replace your rotors more often. Most vehicles have soft Chrysler Sebring brake pads installed. Soft brake pads are less expensive and easier on your rotors--in fact, they are designed to erode at a faster rate than brake rotors. The drawback to soft Sebring brake pads is that they must be changed more often. With either type of brake pad, once the lining is worn down to less than a quarter of an inch, you should replace them soon before your rotors are damaged.Find a full line of metallic and non-metallic brake pads right here in our online catalogue for less.