Posted on 4/26/2021
Brake pads and brake shoes have their differences but both combine to accomplish the same job. Brake pads are a type of anti-lock braking device that helps prevent the wheels from locking during a stop or slow down. Brake shoes, on the other hand, are the type of brake system accessory that provides traction and control. In these systems, brake shoes are placed over a rotary caliper on a drum. The pads on the shoe are squeezed by a rotary caliper attached to a drum to produce the friction necessary to halt the vehicle. Most cars come with this type of brake system but many older cars do not. There is a common misconception that both brake pads and brake shoes are interchangeable. This is simply not true. To begin with, brake pads have a different compound composition than brake shoes. They also wear out faster, which causes them to lose their effectiveness at a quicker rate. This leads to drivers wanting to apply more brake force to better control their vehicles. One of the main diff ... read more