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What type of brake pads do I need?

Introduction

Brake pads are a necessary component of your vehicle's braking system. Without them, you won't be able to stop when you need to. The type of brake pads that you need for your car depends on several factors, including the make and model of your vehicle as well as its year, kilometres and driving style (city vs highway). By using the following guidelines when purchasing new brake pads for your vehicle, you can ensure that they will fit correctly and perform optimally:

RDA pads are available for most vehicles, so you will find one that suits your vehicle.

RDA pads are available for most vehicles, so you will be able to find one that fits your vehicle.

It is important to check the pad profile before buying it. If you are unsure of the profile to suit your vehicle, you can always ask our team of experts.

RDA have a brake pad that is suited just right for you.

  • RDA GP MAX pads are made of a light duty semi metallic compound that is best suited for light-to-medium braking situations.

  • RDA Phantom Brake Pads are an advanced ceramic fibre pad, that suits everyday driving and has low fade at high temperatures for aggressive driving styles and performance vehicles and our low dust GEN3 ceramic braking material won't dissapoint.

  • RDA Extreme-Heavy Duty pads are made of a dense semi metallic compound suitable for heavy duty applications, 4wding, towing etc.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand the different types of brake pads, and how they can be used. We recommend that you research the type of pad that best suits your needs before making any purchases. If you have any questions or concerns about our recommendations please feel free to contact us at anytime!