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Disc Brake Pad Kits in Canada

Brake noise after a pad change is almost always a hardware problem, not a pad problem. Sticking slide pins prevent the caliper from floating freely, causing the outer pad to contact the disc harder than the inner and produce a grinding noise from partial face contact. Fatigued anti-rattle clips allow the pad to vibrate in the caliper bracket during rough road driving. Missing or worn shims transmit rotor vibration directly to the pad and brake pedal. A disc brake pad kit from GeoBrakes replaces every one of those components alongside the pads, eliminating the root causes of post-service noise before the first stop.

What's Included in a Disc Brake Pad Kit?

• Brake pads, ceramic or semi-metallic, front or rear axle set confirmed for your vehicle
• Caliper hardware, slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips
• Anti-squeal shims, adhesive or mechanical shims matched to your caliper bracket design
• Brake lubricant, for caliper pin and shim contact surface application
• Wear sensors, included in kits for vehicles with electronic pad monitoring systems

Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic, Choosing the Right Pad Compound for Canada

Ceramic brake pad kits are the preferred everyday choice for most Canadian drivers. Ceramic pads maintain consistent friction performance across the full Canadian temperature range, from cold starts at -30°C in Edmonton to wet summer highway driving in Ontario. They produce minimal dust, run quietly in stop-and-go city traffic, and are gentler on rotor surfaces, extending rotor service life between replacements.

Semi-metallic brake pad kits are formulated for high-load, high-heat applications. Drivers who tow regularly, haul heavy loads, or drive performance vehicles benefit from the superior thermal tolerance and more aggressive stopping bite that semi-metallic compounds deliver under sustained heat. Semi-metallic pads produce more dust and slightly more noise in everyday driving, which is the trade-off for their heat resistance.

Why GeoBrakes for Disc Brake Pad Kits?

Every pad kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is assembled with friction compound and hardware specifications confirmed for your exact vehicle. Ceramic pad kits are selected for cold-weather friction performance, not just room-temperature lab ratings, a distinction that matters when the first stop of the day is on a -25°C morning on an icy Canadian street. As an authorized retailer of Akebono, EBC, Raybestos, and more, every pad in our kits carries full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disc Brake Pad Kits

Q: Should I replace brake pads and rotors at the same time?

A: In most cases yes, if rotors have visible scoring, grooves, or thickness below minimum specification, new pads will not bed in correctly against the damaged surface. GeoBrakes carries complete disc brake kits combining rotors and pads for a full axle service. If rotors are within spec with minimal wear, a pad kit alone is the appropriate service.

Q: Do ceramic pads work in Canadian winters?

A: Yes. Ceramic pads are specifically engineered to maintain their friction characteristics across a wide temperature range, including the sub-zero temperatures common across Canada. Unlike organic pads, which can glaze at very low temperatures, quality ceramic pads provide consistent stopping power from cold starts and through freeze-thaw conditions.

Q: How do I know if I need front or rear brake pad kits?

A: Squealing from the front typically indicates front pad wear, squealing from the rear indicates rear wear. Uneven wear between left and right on the same axle may indicate a caliper issue. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to specify your axle position, front or rear, when ordering.