What causes brake pad failure?
There is no single answer to this question – there are simply too many variables. However, in general, pad failure is caused by excessive heat. Brake pad compounds are designed to operate within a certain temperature range. When the pad is overheated to a temperature above what the material was designed to handle- it will wear at an excessive rate, crumble, decompose, and the like. Tip: Our Temperature Indicating Paint Kit may be useful in determining the correct brake pad compound(s) for your application: http://www.raceshopper.com/temperature_paint.
