Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Smart Fortwo Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Smart Fortwo Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2012 Smart ForTwo Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2013 Smart ForTwo Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2014 Smart Fortwo Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Lincoln Town Car Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Lincoln Town Car Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Mini Cooper Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Mercedes S600 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Mercedes SLK55 AMG Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Mercedes S600 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Mercedes SLK55 AMG Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2012 Mercedes S600 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2013 Mercedes S600 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Audi A6 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Audi A8 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Audi S6 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Audi S8 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Bentley Continental Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Ford Ranger Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Audi A6 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Audi S6 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2011 Ford Ranger Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2012 Mercedes SLK250 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2012 Mercedes SLK350 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2013 Mercedes SLK250 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2013 Mercedes SLK350 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2014 Mercedes SLK250 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2014 Mercedes SLK350 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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2010 Mazda Miata MX-5 Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic Brake Pads
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Many sport or performance vehicles come standard equipped with semi-metallic brake pads from their manufacturers. This is because semi-metallic brake pads have the ideal combinations of attributes suited for these vehicles and stopping power is one of them. Semi-metallic brake pads have a high heat threshold and have higher brake fade resistance compared to a ceramic brake pad. They may also be less expensive than ceramic brake pads; however, semi-metallic brake pads do have a few small disadvantages when compared to ceramic brake pads.
Semi-metallic brake pads are a mixture of brass, copper, steel and metallic fibers. These materials are more abrasive and can potentially cause the brake rotors to wear down more quickly. Compared to a ceramic brake pad, semi-metallic brake pads may not last as long and may produce a noticeable amount of brake dust. There is also a possibility that your brakes may create noise or low squeal, however since semi-metallic brake pads were designed for light or heavy track use, noise is generally not an issue.
We recommend semi-metallic brake pads for drivers that demand the ultimate stopping response and power. This stopping power, to some drivers, compensates for the few possible minor disadvantages semi-metallic brake pads have. For a longer lasting brake pad with similar qualities as semi-metallic brake pads, try our Posi Quiet Extended Wear brake pads!
- excellent wear qualities
- very low dust
- operates well in a wide temperature range
- chart relative to usage