How safe are Carbon Metallic® pads compared to other manufacturers?
Carbon Metallic® pads are very safe. They meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105 and 135. Not all brake pads sold in the aftermarket meet these stringent standards. Carbon Metallic® are also Original Equipment on over 3,000,000 Ford and GM vehicles. Carbon Metallic® is the safest brake you can buy, with the highest shear strength in the brake industry.