OPEL BRAKE PADS

HOW BRAKE PADS WORK IN A BRAKE SYSTEM

Drum and disc brake pads are controlled by the driver operating the brake pedal. The pressure on the pedal is hydraulically reinforced, with the system controlling the brake pad as the carrier of the brake pedal. This is given by pressing the brake disc of the respective wheels to stop and brake them mechanically. The kinetic energy of the wheel is converted into thermal energy. After the braking process is complete, the heat can escape and the wheel is released again.

Every brake pad is subject to high stress in everyday driving. On the one hand, the lining must have high heat resistance due to the heat generated when the wheel brakes. In addition, it must be able to withstand the high mechanical loads caused by friction with the brake disc at full speed. Even higher demands are placed on the friction material and the function of the brake pads when they are manufactured as special models such as sports brake pads. However, wear and tear on this vehicle part over the course of months and years cannot be avoided.

REPLACE WORN AND DEFECTIVE BRAKE PADS IN TIME

If the brake pads are worn, this is reflected in a reduction in the performance of the braking system and a longer braking distance. Wear is a gradual process over years, which is why many drivers do not consciously notice the differences in braking behavior. With every inspection, a critical look is taken at the condition of your brakes, otherwise they are checked at every main inspection/TÜV. Since road safety depends on your OPEL's brake system being intact, you should invest in new brake pads or brake discs before you potentially fail the TÜV.

With experience in the automotive industry, it is possible to replace the brake pads on your own lifting platform. With the latest generation of OPEL models, this is no longer so easy, since more and more electronics are being used in the braking system. Clarification by a well-known car mechanic who knows the manufacturer and series may help. The exchange must always take place in pairs on the same axle, otherwise the vehicle threatens to drift off in one direction when braking. Also keep in mind that the new brake pads need some time to get used to in order to "grip" the brake discs properly.

In any case, it's worth buying brake pads for your OPEL online and thus getting cheap access to OE quality products. Brand quality is indispensable, especially with a vehicle part like the brakes, in order not to make any compromises in terms of safety and to be able to expect a long service life from the brake pads.

FIND AND ORDER THE RIGHT OPEL BRAKE PADS ONLINE AT Q-PARTS24

If you expect a fair price for OPEL brake pads in brand quality, you've come to the right place in the Q-Parts24 shop. With us you will find the right brake pad for every common series. Of course you will also find other accessories for your brakes here, such as brake fluid, brake discs or complete brake sets.

To find the right brake pads or sports brake pads for your OPEL, use our clear search mask. Find your exact model with just a few entries or enter the type code to get an overview of suitable car parts. If you are unsure, our experienced team will be happy to help you find the right brake pads and other vehicle parts online and buy them at a particularly good price.

A SMALL HISTORY OF THE GERMAN CAR BRAND OPEL

Opel is one of the traditional German car brands that has belonged to the US company General Motors for many decades. For more than a century, Adam Opel AG has stood for quality in a large selection of model series that meets all requirements from small cars to luxury vehicles. Car spare parts for an Opel should take up and continue this quality, for example to replace classic wearing parts such as brakes, shock absorbers or windscreen wipers. We at Q-Parts 24 carry car parts from the well-known brand at an attractive price and help you to buy online with clear search masks and a huge range for current and previous series.

Adam Opel is still one of the most creative engineers from Germany. He founded the company back in the 1860s, initially specializing in the production of sewing machines. Around the turn of the century, the first cars were produced under the Opel name, which made a significant contribution to the technical development of modern motor vehicles. The manufacturer's automobiles quickly became larger and more powerful, which also aroused international interest. So it was already in 1929 that today's Adam