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NWF-PRM1699• Front• Disc Brake Pad
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GeoBrakes stocks the widest selection of disc brake pads confirmed to fit the Volkswagen Crafter Van, ceramic and semi-metallic formulations engineered for your Crafter Van and every American driving condition, from sub-zero cold starts to mountain highway descents. Every Volkswagen Crafter Van brake pad is sourced to OEM or better specifications.
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Disc brake pads are the most frequently replaced component in your Volkswagen Crafter Van braking system. The friction material your Crafter Van calipers press against the rotor surface wears down with every stop, and the right pad formulation for your Volkswagen Crafter Van, your driving style, and American climate directly affects your stopping distance, rotor lifespan, brake noise, and dust output.
A Volkswagen Crafter Van disc brake pad is a steel backing plate bonded to a friction material compound. When you press the brake pedal on your Crafter Van, hydraulic pressure forces the caliper pistons to squeeze the pads against the spinning rotor, converting kinetic energy into heat and slowing your Volkswagen Crafter Van. 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 Crafter Van.
Ceramic Brake Pads for the Volkswagen Crafter Van
Ceramic pads are the premium everyday choice for most Volkswagen Crafter Van drivers. Formulated from a dense ceramic compound, Crafter Van ceramic pads maintain consistent friction effectiveness across a wide temperature range, including cold starts on your Volkswagen Crafter Van at sub-zero temperatures. They produce minimal dust, run quieter in stop-and-go city traffic on the Crafter Van, and are significantly gentler on Volkswagen Crafter Van rotor surfaces than metallic alternatives.
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads for the Volkswagen Crafter Van
Semi-metallic pads excel under sustained heat loads on the Volkswagen Crafter Van. They are the preferred choice for Crafter Van trucks and SUVs used for towing, and performance Volkswagen Crafter Van vehicles where braking generates high sustained temperatures. Semi-metallic pads provide more aggressive stopping bite at high temperatures on your Volkswagen Crafter Van, at the cost of slightly more noise and dust in everyday driving.
Our brake pad selection for the Volkswagen Crafter Van is curated specifically for American road and climate conditions. Every ceramic pad confirmed for the Volkswagen Crafter Van in our catalogue is evaluated for cold-weather friction effectiveness on your Crafter Van, not just room-temperature lab specs. Brands including Akebono, EBC, and Raybestos are stocked as authorized retailer products for the Volkswagen Crafter Van, meaning full manufacturer warranty and zero grey-market risk on every Crafter Van purchase.
How often should I replace my Volkswagen Crafter Van disc brake pads?
Most Volkswagen Crafter Van 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 Crafter Van pads faster than highway driving. Inspect Volkswagen Crafter Van pads at every oil change and replace when friction material reaches 3mm or less.
Should I replace front and rear brake pads on my Volkswagen Crafter Van at the same time?
Not necessarily. Front brakes on the Volkswagen Crafter Van handle 60 to 70 percent of braking force and typically wear faster. Always replace pads as an axle pair on the Crafter Van, both left and right on the same axle, to maintain even braking force.
Are ceramic or semi-metallic pads better for my Volkswagen Crafter Van in American winters?
Ceramic pads are the better everyday choice for most Volkswagen Crafter Van drivers. For Crafter Van drivers who tow regularly or drive performance Volkswagen Crafter Van vehicles, semi-metallic pads deliver superior stopping bite and heat resistance under demanding conditions.