[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":182},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads":163},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":149,"contentOrigin":150,"date":151,"description":152,"extension":153,"image":154,"lastUpdated":155,"meta":156,"navigation":157,"ogImage":158,"originalArticle":159,"path":6,"seo":160,"stem":161,"tags":158,"__hash__":162},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads.md","Brake pads, graphite as a basic element for their development","\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads",[8],{"name":9,"position":10,"avatarUrl":11,"link":12},"Arturo Romero","CIO","https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farturork.png","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farturork",{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":139},"minimark",[16,20,23,28,31,55,58,62,71,74,82,86,89,92,96,99,103,106,123,127],[17,18,19],"p",{},"Brake pads are designed to generate friction on the disc and thus gradually\nbring the car to a stop to avoid accidents.",[17,21,22],{},"It is important to replace them according to the amount of time they are used,\nso it is recommended to check brake pads frequently. The deterioration can be\ndetected in two situations: the first is that they generate a squeaking sound as\na warning of the beginning of its corrosion and the second, a warning of wear is\nmarked on the dashboard of the cars.",[24,25,27],"h2",{"id":26},"what-are-the-types-of-brake-pads","What are the types of brake pads?",[17,29,30],{},"At present there are different types of brake pads, the most used are in the\nautomotive industry, but they are also used in large machinery in other\nindustries.",[32,33,34,38,49,52],"ul",{},[35,36,37],"li",{},"Ceramic: they have ceramic and copper fiber, to control the braking power by\nhaving high temperatures; making the part recover faster to be able to work\nagain.",[35,39,40,41,48],{},"Organic: Mostly use\n",[42,43,47],"a",{"href":44,"rel":45},"\u002F\u002Fpolvos-de-grafito-sintetico-y-natural\u002F",[46],"nofollow","graphite powder",".\nThis element allows maximum adhesion and above all gives you a great quality\nin the piece.",[35,50,51],{},"Semi-metallic: the duration of these parts is long, with great quality and\nabove all with excellent results.",[35,53,54],{},"Metallic: they have iron in their structure, to be able to work in situations\nwhere the piece gets wet or is simply dry.",[17,56,57],{},"It is important to mention the differences between Ceramic vs carbon brake pads;\nsince the first one has a higher production cost, they do not adapt so easily,\nthey can wear more frequently the pieces that are around them. The second\noption, has a higher resistance, but at the same time the wear is also more\nfrequent.",[24,59,61],{"id":60},"how-to-check-brake-pads","How to check brake pads?",[17,63,64,65,70],{},"It is recommended, according to the\n",[42,66,69],{"href":67,"rel":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dof.gob.mx\u002Fnota_detalle.php?codigo=5436325&fecha=09\u002F05\u002F2016",[46],"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 105","\nand FMVSS 135, an approximate of 200 stops, so that the materials adapt to each\nother and to the friction.",[17,72,73],{},"If, when generating the braking, the machine shows some kind of vibration, it is\na clear indicator of needing a change. It also applies, when in cars, the tires\nare getting cleaner and cleaner. This, since when braking, they do not release\nthe same amount of graphite to stop the movement.",[17,75,76,77,81],{},"Also the brake pad cleaner, allows you to remove any kind of dirt that may\ncompromise the proper functioning of the pads and machinery in general. It is\nworth mentioning that in ",[42,78,80],{"rel":79},[46],"ESGRAF"," we have powder\nmaterial for the perfect production of brake pads.",[24,83,85],{"id":84},"conclusions","Conclusions",[17,87,88],{},"The pads are indispensable for a correct automotive braking or in different\nmachines. In addition to ensure the correct operation and safety, to use or work\nwith it. It is very easy to detect any problem they have, thanks to the\ngraphite, since it shows the type of operation they have.",[17,90,91],{},"For example, if they are not working properly, they will not generate graphite\ndust. They will also not have the same amount of material, i.e. the graphite\nwill be reduced.",[24,93,95],{"id":94},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,97,98],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[24,100,102],{"id":101},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,104,105],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[32,107,108,111,114,117,120],{},[35,109,110],{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[35,112,113],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[35,115,116],{},"Required quantity.",[35,118,119],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[35,121,122],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[24,124,126],{"id":125},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,128,129,130,133,134,138],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[42,131,80],{"href":132},"\u002F"," or ",[42,135,137],{"href":136},"\u002Fcontact","request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":140,"searchDepth":141,"depth":141,"links":142},"",2,[143,144,145,146,147,148],{"id":26,"depth":141,"text":27},{"id":60,"depth":141,"text":61},{"id":84,"depth":141,"text":85},{"id":94,"depth":141,"text":95},{"id":101,"depth":141,"text":102},{"id":125,"depth":141,"text":126},"Use cases","translation","2020-06-23","Break pads are indispensable for a correct automotive braking or in different machines.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fpastillas-de-freno",{"title":5,"description":152},"blog\u002Fgraphite-brake-pads","nuoQyIge-afMpzgWpRF1SnGDGfflvBDde2hrpd2MVGE",[164,170,176],{"path":165,"title":166,"description":167,"image":168,"date":169,"category":149},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron","Spheroidal graphite cast iron - in which industries is it needed?","Cast irons are a group of ferrous alloys that have a large number of properties and have above 2% carbon. In these cases the carbon does not dissolve completely in the iron and solidifies in the form of graphite or iron carbide. One of the types is spheroidal graphite cast iron or nodular cast iron.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron.webp","2020-12-22",{"path":171,"title":172,"description":173,"image":174,"date":175,"category":149},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties","Anisotropic conductivity of graphite: conductor and insulator by direction","Graphite is not a uniform dielectric: it conducts well in the basal plane and behaves like an insulator perpendicular to the layers. That anisotropy explains its role in EDM, brushes, and thermal components.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties.webp","2020-12-15",{"path":177,"title":178,"description":179,"image":180,"date":181,"category":149},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake","Crystalline flake graphite: utilization and impact in the industry","Graphite is a mineral that can be obtained naturally but also artificially. artificially. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of industrial uses. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of applications due to its characteristics.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake.webp","2020-12-10",1785448975395]