How to choose brake pads ("Gazelle"): front and rear

Brake pads are an integral part of any car. This is also true for the models of the GAZ group. From these consumables much depends, and most importantly - it's driver safety. Let's find out what brake pads exist on the market ("Gazelle"), and also consider some of the nuances of their choice.

Important Settings

Among the most important is the characteristic, such as operating temperature. It is for her that preference is given to this or that other manufacturer. In general, this temperature depends directly on the material from which the shoe is made. So, at different manufacturers this indicator can essentially differ. Optimum - this is from 300 to 500 degrees Celsius for GAZ cars.

Also, the friction coefficient has a considerable weight in the selection . If the brake pads "Gazelle" does not have time to warm up to operating temperatures, then this coefficient will be lower. As a result, wear will be higher when braking. For standard products installed in the factory, the coefficient can be from 0.3 to 0.5. So, than this figure is larger, the more effective the braking will be.

Types of pads

Thus, the operating temperatures are largely dependent on the material from which the manufacturer has manufactured the pads. There are four types of material.

Semimetal

Here in the composition is from 30 to 65% of the metal. Often it is an iron, graphite or copper powder that is mixed with various inorganic components. In addition, the composition can be found special substances, modifiers, which affect the efficiency. Among the advantages of these pads - excellent heat dissipation, but among the minuses - very rapid wear, as well as a strong noise during braking. As for the price, it's about 15 to 25 dollars, that is, a fairly budgetary solution.

Organic

Here, in the composition of the component, fibers made of glass, Kevlar or other carbon components. Also here you can find resin and rubber. These products are as soft as possible for discs. Their work is practically not accompanied by noise. However, among the minuses - low efficiency of braking in wet or wet conditions. In addition, organic brake pads create too much dust.

Low and simple metal brake pads

These products are much higher than others. However, their quality is quite high. In their composition are all the same components that can be seen in the composition of organic products, but in addition there is copper or steel. This is done in order to improve heat exchange and increase efficiency. They brake very well, but also effectively wear the disc.

Ceramic products

This is the maximum efficiency, but at the same time the most expensive product. Here the quality of braking is much better than with other shoes. Ceramics more resistant to high temperatures, and the characteristics are not lost when moisture gets. In the composition you can find various ceramic fibers, metal. These products are more sparing for disks, they are practically not heated, and they are less dusty. The price is the highest among others.

Products and brands

The modern market is saturated with various spare parts and consumables. But in all this it is necessary to be guided. Not all products are quality and original. For example, today it is very easy to purchase fake brake pads. "Gazelle" will not last for long. We will give a short overview of the market by popularity among the owners of these cars.

Allied Nippon

It is a Japanese company, which is considered one of the world's leading manufacturers of brake systems worldwide. The company supplies consumables to the conveyors of many automobile giants. This brand offers several different models of products for light trucks from GAZ.

Model ADB0795 - this brake pads on the "Gazelle" front.

They are ideal for 3302 and modifications based on it. Tests of these products were conducted. During the tests there was a check for run-in, speed tests, stability check.

If you do not go into the figures and details, then as a result it is an effective consumable material that fully meets all the requirements of GAZ. In the course of the test, one insignificant drawback was revealed - it is a squeak when braking. But it appears infrequently. In general, efficiency and quality make this squeak invisible.

GAZ Expert

Under this brand are offered brake rear pads ("Gazelle" and "Valdai" including), as well as details for the front brakes. In addition, these products are suitable for both the "Business" and "Next" models, as well as the "Sable" model. This quality, which is guaranteed by the maximum level of performance. The composition of the shoes used the most modern and progressive friction materials. In the composition you will not find asbestos. Manufacturers have gone from using this harmful material.

The material of the pads is designed so as not to harm the brake disc. Guaranteed the most minimal wear on the surface of the disc. Completely eliminated scratches and scuffs. They are stable and predictable at all speeds, at all temperatures and pressure levels. Completely suitable brake pads. "Gazelle Next" with them behaves very well.

The model is resistant to corrosion, which makes it attractive. As for the resource, it is 30 000 km. Users are very positive about the products of this company. Verdict is a great choice.

YuKKA "TIIR"

This is a domestic manufacturer, but despite this, many use these brake pads. "Gazel Business" and other models from GAZ, even the newest ones, are equipped with them.

High-tech products due to the use of a special composite material received a gold medal for quality. These products have one advantage. With their stable properties under any conditions, they are distinguished by an increased resource. In the composition of both the rear and the front blocks there is no asbestos. And excellent frictional properties make the braking process very effective. Pads are in good demand among the owners of "Gazelles".

The company produces brake pads ("Gazelle") in several series. So, there is an economy series, comfort, and also elite. Even in a budgetary series, these consumables have excellent properties and characteristics.

Owners of the Next models are particularly positive about the products of this company - they are no worse than the original products, the cost of which is very high.

We select pads correctly

When you choose the right kit, we recommend that you carefully inspect the product. Serious foreign manufacturers supply their products in good packaging materials. Such goods can not be bought on the market - they are sold in car stores.

Also pay attention to the marking. They must be certified according to European standards. The brake shoe must not have any cracks or damage at all. Also, do not be tempted by low prices - most likely, the manufacturer has saved on the material.

Running-in process

Like all other parts in the car, the new brake pads must be attached to the surface of the disc. At this time, their work will not be very effective. If the replacement of the rear brake pads on the "Gazelle" was carried out because of the annoying squeak, then until the product has not worn enough, you will hear it again.

While running-in, it is not recommended to use brakes aggressively. The distance of the break-in is 200 km.

Choose pads with all responsibility - your life depends on it.