John ButlerAre you looking for quiet brake pads, but you’re not sure where to start? You came to the right place. This guide will help you find high quality quiet brake pads for your vehicle.
Why Do Some Brake Pads Make Noise?
There are two different types of brake pad noise:
- Normal noise
- Unusual noise
All properly installed brake pads make some noise when the brakes are activated. The following noises are unusual:
Sometimes you can attribute the unusual noise to a problem within the brake system. For example, road debris can get stuck between the rotor and the pads. Or maybe there’s caliper failure. And, sometimes the problem may lie within the brake pads.
Often times, you can attribute the unusual noise to incompatibility between brake pads and rotors. Your vehicle’s brake system is designed for a certain kind of brake pads. Let’s say your vehicle’s brake system is designed for ceramic pads. If you’re using semi-metallic pads, you’ll hear some unusual noises. It’s because your rotors are compatible with ceramic pads, not semi-metallic pads. You won’t only notice some noise when there’s incompatibility between the pads and rotors. Your vehicle’s braking performance will also be compromised.
That’s why it’s important to know what brake pads you need to use in your vehicle. If you’re not sure how to find that information, you’re welcome to get in touch with our brake experts. You can either call us at 888-257-7149 or text us at 702-903-1713.
Are you looking for the quietest brake pads on the market? We can help you with that. Here’s a round up of the quietest brake pads in our inventory of high quality performance brake pads:
The Quietest Ceramic Brake Pads
Looking for quiet ceramic brake pads for your vehicle? Take a look at these high quality brake pads that are also quiet:
1. C-TEK 103 Ceramic Brake Pads
If you’re on a budget, you’ll get a lot of value out of Centric’s C-TEK 103 Ceramic Brake Pads. These pads cost the same or less than stock pads. Yet, these pads offer more benefits, including:
- Less dust
- Better stopping power in hot and cold weather
- Less noise and vibration
- Longer pad life
- Better bed-in
These pads are 100% shimmed, which eliminates noise. If you’re looking for quiet brake pads, you can’t go wrong with these bad boys.
2. Centric 301 Premium Ceramic Brake Pads
Centric has another set of brake pads that offers clean and quiet brake performance: Centric 301 Premium Ceramic Brake Pads. These pads are 100% shimmed to eliminate noise and vibration. With the proprietary ceramic friction formula, these brake pads offer much better stopping power than stock pads.
3. Akebono Pro-Act Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads
Akebono designed this line of Pro-Act Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads to solve the most common problems with brake pads. Noise is one of these problems. This set of brake pads is as quiet as they come. It also eliminates vibration and harshness. As a result, you’ll enjoy smooth stopping power.
4. Akebono Euro Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pads
Made specifically for European vehicles, Akebono Euro Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads deliver a lot of value. The proprietary ceramic friction formula:
- Boosts braking power
- Reduces stopping distance
- Creates less dust
- Lasts longer than stock brake pads
- Creates a smooth, firm pedal feel
- Creates much less noise than stock brake pads
The Quietest Semi-Metallic Brake Pads
Are semi-metallic brake pads compatible with your vehicle’s brake system? Take a look at these quiet semi-metallic brake pads:
1. Posi-Quiet 106 Extended Wear Brake Pads
With a name like Posi-Quiet 106 Extended Wear Brake Pads, these brakes definitely don’t make any noise. It’s because these brakes come with mechanically attached shims on the back. This set is one of the best brake upgrades you could get. Aside from its quietness, it offers several more benefits:
- Minimal brake wear
- Better stopping power
- Less dust
2. EBC Ultimax Stock Replacement Brake Pads
If you’re on a budget, you may like EBC Ultimax Stock Replacement Brake Pads. They’re direct replacements of stock brake pads, but they’re a step above stock pads. It’s because these brake pads are shimmed, slotted, and chamfered. This allows the pads to last longer and produce less noise.
3. EBC Greenstuff 2000 Series Street Brake Pads
This set of EBC Greenstuff 2000 Series brake pads is ideal for sedans. Whether you have a compact sedan or a full size sedan or something in between, these brake pads will:
- Improve your vehicle’s stopping power (as much as 20 feet)
- Reduce heat fade
- Reduce dust levels to a medium level
- Be quiet as a mouse
EBC designed these brake pads with chamfered and slotted pad edges. This promotes silent braking.
