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Ceramic brake pads are an attractive alternative for many drivers to the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) pads that came on the car when it was new. History The use of ceramic brake pads is a relatively new phenomenon. For many years automakers offered new cars with brake pads that were either semi-metallic or composed of an asbestos-based compound. As health concerns grew around the use of asbestos, semi-metallic or low-metallic pads became the standard for most automakers.
Even in normal use, brake pads wear and must be replaced. Amazon.com sells brake pads to fit most vehicles sold in the United States that are equipped with disc brakes. Brake pads differ in the type of friction material used. Brake pads made with organic materials are standard equipment on some vehicles. Organic brake pads are quiet and run clean, but wear rapidly and can lose effectiveness when hot.