Peugeot 405 Disc Brake Pads in US

Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Peugeot 405 braking system. The friction material your 405 calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Peugeot 405, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.

What Are Disc Brake Pads on the Peugeot 405

A Peugeot 405 disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your 405, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Peugeot 405. 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 405.

Signs Your Peugeot 405 Disc Brake Pads Need Replacing

• Squealing or squeaking from your Peugeot 405 when applying the brakes, wear indicator contacting the rotor
• Grinding, metal-on-metal sound from the 405 indicating pads are fully worn through
• Longer stopping distances than normal for your Peugeot 405
• 405 brake pedal requires more pressure than usual or feels soft underfoot
• Steering wheel or seat vibration on your Peugeot 405 during braking
• Visible pad thickness below 3mm on your 405 when viewed through the wheel spokes

Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic Pads for the Peugeot 405

Ceramic Brake Pads for the Peugeot 405

Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Peugeot 405 drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, 405 ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Peugeot 405 at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the 405, and are significantly gentler on Peugeot 405 rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Peugeot 405

Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Peugeot 405. They are the preferred choice for 405 trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Peugeot 405 vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Peugeot 405, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.

Why GeoBrakes for Peugeot 405 Disc Brake Pads

Our brake pad selection for the Peugeot 405 is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Peugeot 405 in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your 405, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Peugeot 405, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every 405 purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Peugeot 405 Disc Brake Pads

How often should I replace my Peugeot 405 disc brake pads?

Most Peugeot 405 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 405 pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Peugeot 405 pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.

Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Peugeot 405 at the same time?

Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Peugeot 405 handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the 405, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.

Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Peugeot 405 in American winters?

Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Peugeot 405 drivers. For 405 drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Peugeot 405 vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.