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brake pad

American  

noun

  1. a thin block of friction-producing material that presses against a vehicle's brake disc or rotor to enable the wheel to stop.


brake pad British  

noun

  1. the flat metal casting, together with the bound friction material, in a disc brake

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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There are also concerns about the toxicity of brake pad components, which can affect water quality and human health.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

One of the world's largest brake pad manufacturers came close to shutting down production due to staff shortages caused by the so-called pingdemic.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2021

Ties envisions a bike that can detect a worn brake pad, for example, before the owner even notices, causing VanMoof to send a replacement part directly to the person’s home.

From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2020

To sweeten the deal for customers, Yoshi has begun offering customers other gas station staples, such as oil changes, tire checks, car washings and brake pad replacements.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2018

The CR125 also features a newly-designed, slimmer, lightweight brake caliper, and a new brake pad compound to help guarantee better initial bite and more consistent braking feel.

From Time Magazine Archive

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