Brake Pads for Cars: Original Vs After Market Brands with Prices
Date: January 16, 2022 by Gagan Modi
Know Brake Pads Importance for Cars. If seeking Brake Pads Replacement - which one should opt from, one from Manufacturer or from After Market Brands
Brake Pads & Importance
Braking Component is a Critical Functionality of the Car. Having a sound Braking System is of Utmost Importance
A Car Braking Component is made up of:-
» Brake Disc in Front & Rear or Brake Disc in Front and Brake Shoe in Rear
» Master Cylinder, Brake Booster, Hydraulic Lines along with Piston
» Caliper Pins, Brake Pads and Rear Brake Drum (if have Brake Shoe in Rear instead of Disc)
How Brake Pads Works
When Brakes are Pressed - The Brake Pads applies Pressure on the Brake Disc using the Friction Material on the Pads and thus helps in Slowing or Stopping the Vehicle. Been the Wheels rotate very fast as you increase speed - its of utmost importance to have Pads in Good Condition so that the Friction Material on the Pads applies Apt Pressure on Disc and Wheels to Slow in the Car Speed on applying Brakes.
Brake Pads Usage Life: This Continuous Friction of Pad with the Disc on Regular Driving leads to Wear and Tear of Pads. Generally in Indian Market, where Traffic Speed is Slow and Brakes are applied on regular basis - Pads are considered for replacement at around 30K to 35K Kms at best for
- Good Friction Material for Utmost Importance to Slow / Stop the Car
- Protection to Brake Disc (against uneven wear & tear due to worn out Brake Pads) and Utmost Braking Importance
Friction Material Front Side
Original Brake Pads from Manufacturer of After Market
Considering the Importance and Criticality of Braking System in Car - It Should be of Utmost Importance to not to compromise on Quality of Brake Pads
Best Brake Pads: Always buy Original Brake Pads as what available as Genuine Spare from Company Side as nothing can match the compatibility, reliability as what tested by Car Manufacturer.
After Market One: If due to any reason you plan to buy Brake pads from after market bramds - well most important consideration is to check - whether this after market Product is Original or Duplicate. Buying from Unreliable or Local Vendor - may end up in giving Counterfeit Product.
Some Reputed Brands
Ferodo, Brembo, TRW, Akebono, Honeywell, Bosch, TVS (India) are some aftermarket reputed brands for brake pads available. NBK and Nissin are exclusively supplied through OEM Manufacturer and may not likely be available in aftermarket.
Its important to buy Originals as that what is the differentiating factor. Original Product Price Ranges from Rs 2000 to Rs 4000
Its to be noted that Brake Pads available is in Several Range - Metallic Brake Pads (which are commonly used as combination of Several Metals - Iron, Steel, Copper, Graphite etc - to form Pads) and are commonly used in OEM Cars and all Standard Models, Ceramic (Expensive and Used in High End Cars or Performance Range and Ranges upwards from Rs 5000 to Rs 10000)
Original Duplicate
Checkout the Logo Difference in 'S' Character in Nissin and Font Difference. Duplicate Brake Pads - can cause damage to Disc and may not even last 10K Kms
Manufacturer Original Brake Pads: Car Manufacturers also do not manufacture Brake Pads directly - but Procure it from there Vendors. However - the R&D and testing conditions along with defined quality guidelines - gives a hassle free long lasting Product Performance compatible with the Car
If you are in doubt about genuineness of After Market product or Thickness - Its best to Procure it from Authorized Car Workshop of Manufacturer for Fitment.
» At Maruti Workshop - It Ranges from Rs 1800 to Rs 2500. in Hyundai from Rs 2000 to 3500
» OEM Brake Pads for Brands like Honda, Toyota, Renault, Nissan - Range from Rs 3500 to 5000
» Brake Pads in Entry Segment Range of Luxury Cars like Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz - ranges from Rs 15000 to Rs 25000 a Pair
Estimated Costing for Pair. Pair here is Set of Brake Pads for 2 Wheels and has 4 Brake Pads in Total
Going for Brake Pad Replacement: Whether going in with Aftermarket or Dealer - Most Important Consideration is - Brake Pads should be Original and from a Reputed Brand, else a duplicate or Inferior Quality will reduce in braking ability and also in likely case will damage Rotor Disc of Car - causing significant damage to your pocket.
Remember - Braking is a Critical Component of the Car - Lets not play with Safety !!