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NWF-ASD1369• Front• Disc Brake Pad
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GeoBrakes stocks the widest selection of disc brake pads confirmed to fit the Peterbilt 386, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your 386 and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Peterbilt 386 brake pad is sourced to OEM or better specifications.
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Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Peterbilt 386 braking system. The friction material your 386 calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Peterbilt 386, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Peterbilt 386 disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your 386, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Peterbilt 386. 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 386.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Peterbilt 386
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Peterbilt 386 drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, 386 ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Peterbilt 386 at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the 386, and are significantly gentler on Peterbilt 386 rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Peterbilt 386
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Peterbilt 386. They are the preferred choice for 386 trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Peterbilt 386 vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Peterbilt 386, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Peterbilt 386 is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Peterbilt 386 in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your 386, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Peterbilt 386, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every 386 purchase.
How often should I replace my Peterbilt 386 disc brake pads?
Most Peterbilt 386 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 386 pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Peterbilt 386 pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.
Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Peterbilt 386 at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Peterbilt 386 handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the 386, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Peterbilt 386 in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Peterbilt 386 drivers. For 386 drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Peterbilt 386 vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.