brake pad

American

noun

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

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

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Different regions have embraced different brake pad components, with a focus on either performance or comfort.

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

A good portion of the braking power is derived from Honda's dual piston calipers, unique routing, and special brake pad and line material, which earn two thumbs up from the Quad crew.

From Time Magazine Archive

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