Semi-Metallic Brake Pads

Semi-Metallic brake pads are comprised of harder metals like copper iron and steel.  Most cars on the road today use semi-metallic pads.

PROS:

• Highly common and very affordable to the average consumer.
• The most durable set of brake pads available given their high metal content and heat transfer characteristics.
• Reliable stopping power and longer lasting than most other brake pads.
• Perfect for improved stopping of larger vehicles.
• Produce less dust than an organic pad.

CONS:

• Higher metal content translates to more wear on the contact surface of the rotors/drums.
• Semi-metallics require a bit of heat to function the best.
• More expensive than organic pads.