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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 579, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your 579 and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Peterbilt 579 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 579 braking system. The friction material your 579 calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Peterbilt 579, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Peterbilt 579 disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your 579, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Peterbilt 579. 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 579.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Peterbilt 579
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Peterbilt 579 drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, 579 ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Peterbilt 579 at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the 579, and are significantly gentler on Peterbilt 579 rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Peterbilt 579
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Peterbilt 579. They are the preferred choice for 579 trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Peterbilt 579 vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Peterbilt 579, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Peterbilt 579 is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Peterbilt 579 in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your 579, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Peterbilt 579, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every 579 purchase.
How often should I replace my Peterbilt 579 disc brake pads?
Most Peterbilt 579 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 579 pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Peterbilt 579 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 579 at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Peterbilt 579 handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the 579, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Peterbilt 579 in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Peterbilt 579 drivers. For 579 drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Peterbilt 579 vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.