Differences between brake pads and brake shoes

The main differences between brake pads and brake shoes are:

Positioning：

Brake pads and brake shoes are positioned differently in their braking system. Brake pads are placed inside a caliper which surrounds the brake disc and brake shoes are placed inside the brake drum.

Wear：

Brake shoes typically last much longer than brake pads.  Usually they are positioned on the rear axle and undertake a much lower proportion of the braking work.

Do I need brake pads or brake shoes?

While you can’t mix and match on the same wheel – for example using brake pads with drum brakes or brake shoes with disc brakes – it is possible to have both brake pads and shoes on the same car. In fact, many cars use a combination of the two, often smaller vehicles, with disc brake systems fitted on the front axle and drum brake systems fitted on the rear axle

Guanyida brakes:

With so many options available, it’s important to choose quality components for your braking systems. With this in mind, quality manufacturers have started to include hardware with their friction to optimize performance. Guanyida includes brake pads, brake shoes, brake rotor, brake lining and filters.

Not only is it important to replace the hardware, it is also important to pick a manufacturer that uses high-quality hardware. If the hardware does not fit properly, or if a cheaper, low-quality hardware material is used, it can lead to premature wear, noise, and other issues with the braking system. Abutment hardware is critical for proper caliper operation. Guanyida  has strict policies for the hardware that is provided with their friction. All hardware pieces are engineered and designed with quality in mind. The fit, form, and function is always the top priority for Guanyida  hardware. During the development stage, it is key to remember that the hardware affects how various product types work together. This is a standard in the Guanyida  hardware development process. It is critical that the whole braking system on a specific application works together for optimum performance.