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CMX-D1521• Front• Disc Brake Pad
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GeoBrakes stocks the widest selection of disc brake pads confirmed to fit the Acura Tlx, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your Tlx and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Acura Tlx brake pad is sourced to OEM or better specifications.
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Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Acura Tlx braking system. The friction material your Tlx calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Acura Tlx, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Acura Tlx disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your Tlx, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Acura Tlx. The friction material wears gradually and must be replaced when it reaches the minimum safe thickness, typically 3mm, to maintain full stopping performance on your Tlx.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Acura Tlx
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Acura Tlx drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, Tlx ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Acura Tlx at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the Tlx, and are significantly gentler on Acura Tlx rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Acura Tlx
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Acura Tlx. They are the preferred choice for Tlx trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Acura Tlx vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Acura Tlx, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Acura Tlx is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Acura Tlx in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your Tlx, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Acura Tlx, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every Tlx purchase.
How often should I replace my Acura Tlx disc brake pads?
Most Acura Tlx brake pads last between 40,000 and 70,000 kilometres, but this varies based on driving style and conditions. American city driving tends to wear Tlx pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Acura Tlx pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.
Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Acura Tlx at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Acura Tlx handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the Tlx, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Acura Tlx in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Acura Tlx drivers. For Tlx drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Acura Tlx vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.