What type of Ford truck brake pads do you have installed on your truck? If you do not know, you are going to have difficulty keeping up with your brake maintenance and repairs. Truck brake pads feature a thick frictional lining similar in consistency to sandpaper, that is mounted on to a metal backing plate with either glue or rivets. There are two different types of brake pads, which feature different types of lining: either metallic or non-metallic.

Each type of Ford truck brake pads has advantages and disadvantages, and the type you use can be based on your driving preference, since you may prefer the feel of one over the other. Metallic truck brake pads are made with friction-enhancing substances mixed with powdered copper or bronze, giving them a sparkling gold appearance.

Since they are made with metal, these types of brake pads last longer than their non-metallic counterparts and provide better braking power. However, metallic brake pads are more expensive, and cause excessive rotor wear, so even though you will not have to replace your pads as often, you will have to replace your rotors. On the other hand, non-metallic or “soft” Ford truck brake pads are designed to erode at a faster rate than your rotors. They are less expensive than metallic brake pads, but of course, they need to be replaced more often. Soft truck brake pads are made with high-temperature resins and organic fillers. The trouble many drivers have with soft brake pads is that they forget to replace them when necessary, and end up having to replace their rotors anyway when the rotors are damaged due to worn pads.In any case, you will find a full line of truck brake pads in both types, right here in our vast online catalogue.