friction material Archives - Brake & Front End
Brake Pad Edge Codes

The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.

Spotting Brake System Failures

The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.

Manual Transmission Service

Parts that wear out must be replaced.

Brake Pad Confusion: What Is The Best Brake Pad?

What makes one friction material quieter or better than another? It’s a two-part answer.

ChrisFix Talks FMSI And New Z Numbers

Friction Materials Standards Institute’s (FMSI) latest addition is its “Z” number identification.