Brake Pads & Shoes

Introducing the 'BPS' range, a premium collection of brake pads sourced directly from top OE manufacturers like Breck, Ferodo, Mintex, Textar, and TRW. With a catalogue exceeding 7500 references, we cater to a vast range of vehicles. For those seeking cost-effective options without compromising quality, our aftermarket range is your go-to choice. Complying with regulation 90, these pads are a testament to unmatched quality, sourced from industry leaders like Apec and BrakeWorld. To ensure your brakes perform optimally, we also provide a comprehensive assortment of Pad Fitting Kits and Wear Sensors. Delving into disc brake applications: Most vehicles use two brake pads per disc rotor, actuated by a caliper attached to a wheel hub or suspension upright. However, the realm of racing seeks perfection, with racing calipers accommodating up to six pads. Arranged in a staggered pattern, these pads ensure maximum performance. Notably, the wear rate of discs can differ based on pad material. Brake pads require periodic replacement. Manufacturers have devised ingenious ways to alert drivers when it's time. Some pads boast a central groove; its wear indicates replacement time. Others integrate a soft metal strip that squeals when worn, serving as an audible alert. A few even employ a metal tab that, upon wear, triggers a dashboard light. Choose 'BPS' for superior braking every time.

In disc brake applications, there are usually two brake pads per disc rotor, held in place and actuated by a caliper affixed to a wheel hub or suspension upright. Although almost all road-going vehicles have only two brake pads per caliper, racing calipers utilize up to six pads, with varying frictional properties in a staggered pattern for optimum performance. Depending on the properties of the material, disc wear rates may vary. The brake pads must usually be replaced regularly (depending on pad material), and most are equipped with a method of alerting the driver when this needs to take place. Some are manufactured with a small central groove whose eventual disappearance through wear indicates that the pad is nearing the end of its service life. Others are made with a thin strip of soft metal in a similar position that when exposed through wear causes the brakes to squeal audibly. Still others have a soft metal tab embedded in the pad material that closes an electric circuit and lights a dashboard warning light when the brake pad gets thin. Source: Wikipedia