2012 Mazda 2 Front Brake Pads and Shoes

Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

Product Features:

• Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
• On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
• Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
• HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
• Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
• PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:

• Dependable stopping power
• Singler layer shim for quiet braking
• OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment (O.E.) replacement brake pads designed for consistent, quiet and clean braking. Our brake pads are engineered by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Carquest Premium Gold brake pads utilize application-specific friction formulations that provide extended pad life and cleaner wheels. These brake pads also feature OE-designed slots and chamfers for consistent performance. To prevent noise, our Carquest Premium Gold brake pads also utilize a multi-layer shim and are supplied with new brake hardware (most applications-see fitment notes). Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are the best choice when looking for brake pads that meet or exceed the OE stopping performance.

Product Features:

• Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
• Hardware included for most applications
• OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
• Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

THE “ONE-PIECE” BRAKE PAD THAT PROVIDES QUIETER BRAKING. Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brake pads are the quieter, “one-piece” brake pads. They feature Integrally Molded Sound Insulator (IMI) that integrates the friction material, backing plate and insulator into a single high strength component. The application-specific design spreads out heat, sound and vibration over a much larger surface area for quieter operation. A unique application-specific laser-shaped friction optimizes pad-to-rotor interface for better braking performance. The proprietary Wagner® OE21 formulations feature a complex matrix of materials that replicate the functions of copper while setting new benchmarks and providing across-the-board improvements in NVH control, stopping power, durability and dusting characteristics.

Product Features:

• 35% Quieter
• 15% More stopping power
• Longer lasting
• Cleaner wheels
• Install Wagner Brake products with total confidence

Ford True OES (BRF) – Pads that were installed when vehicle was manufactured new. Ford Parts brake and friction products deliver the performance your customers experienced when they first drove off the showroom floor. Not only do they provide the best balance between braking performance and reduction of noise and vibration, they are built with the understanding that can only come from being the original equipment manufacturer. Motorcraft brake pads employ friction materials that have been tested to ensure they meet the stopping and fade performance requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Product Features:

• Over 50 vehicle-model-specific friction formulas are uniquely designed and fine-tuned over a 12-month period to the vehicle weight distribution and driving dynamics
• Restore showroom-like performance
• Feature as many as 30 single-sourced, high-grade ingredients that some lower-cost pads rarely use
• Processed with high-quality weighing, mixing, pressing and post-curing equipment
• Made with high-quality raw materials: ones that some aftermarket suppliers avoid because of expense
• Product design in most applications includes high-tech materials such as Kevlar and fine-blank steel backing plates
• Feature sophisticated use of shims, slots and chamfers to reduce dusting, noise and brake fade
• Designed to balance the friction coefficient between front and rear to minimize early lock-up during braking
• Real-life vehicle tested and adjusted to meet or exceed the durability and government stopping effectiveness requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
• Tested and refined for maximum performance in stopping distance, durability, noise, brake vibration, pedal feel, fade and drag, wheel dust and rotor wear The importance of shims, slots and chamfers: Shims
• Multiple layers of sound-damping materials between stamped metal, also called insulators, improve noise abatement and vibration for the life of the pad
• Placed on backside of backing plate to help reduce the vibrations that cause brakes to squeal Slots
• Vertical, diagonal or horizontal grooves cut in brake pads
• Significantly reduce pad bending when heated in normal braking conditions
• Reduce noise that can result from pads that have become concave

For replacement brake pads that are designed for your vehicle, trust the name that manufacturers trust Akebono Pro-ACT® Ultra-Premium brake pads. Manufactured from carefully selected materials designed to help minimize and/or virtually eliminate unwanted brake dust, Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads provide consistent, smooth stopping power across a wide range of driving conditions, including panic stops. Replacement Brake Pads from the Creators of Akebono Ceramic Technology® Engineered to eliminate noise, vibration, and harshness, Pro-ACT Ceramic Disc Brake Pads provide the ultimate braking experience. The best replacement for restoring OE ceramic pad performance, Pro-ACT Ceramic Disc Pads are also ideal for upgrading from conventional pads. In addition to dramatically quieter braking, Pro-ACT Ceramic Pads provide best-in-class braking performance, including enhanced initial effectiveness (no break-in required), high resistance to fade, consistent brake pedal feel, and ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels and tires. Akebono’s ceramic technology also causes minimal wear on brake rotors.

Product Features:

• Virtually eliminates noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• Vehicle-optimized ceramic formulas for superior performance
• Unrivaled stopping power
• Clean wheels
• No break-in required
• Rotor-friendly with proven longer rotor life
• Perfect upgrade for all braking systems
• Made in the USA

This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications which means that it is at least as good if not better than the original part the manufacturer supplied the car with. Sangsin manufactures and designs it’s brake pads to original equipment specifications for quality long lasting performance and is the OE supplier for major Korea automakers including Hyundai and Kia Motors. Sangsin is the largest friction manufacturer in Korea and has been devoted to manufacturing, researching and developing brake pads, linings and other vehicle friction material for over 40 years. Sangsin has eliminated friction materials that create black dust and noise and ensures quiet braking and clean wheels.

Product Features:

• OE Ceramic formulation: Excellent fade resistance, Extremely low dust characteristics
• Incorporates precision fit shims, OE positive mold design technology
• OEM technology: Chamfered and Slotted to reduce noise when braking
• Scorched as same as OE process in order to minimize the need for initial break-in and increase initial stopping power
• 2-stage press process Fine blanked backing plate: insure precise fit and function
• Underlayer between friction and backing plate to promote better friction to plate adhesion an minimize noise
• OE level shim with premium Rubber-Steel-Rubber shim

The Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior ceramic brake pads are designed as an upgrade over stock brakes to reduce brake dust & eliminate noise on muscle cars and performance vehicles. These brake pads are made with a low-dust ceramic formula, infused with carbon-fiber to strengthen the compound and provide extreme stopping power. Premium stainless-steel hardware along with ceramic brake lubricant is included with the Z26 brake pads making it easier to complete your brake job. Use Z26 Street Warrior ceramic brake pads to give your muscle car or performance vehicle the extreme stopping power it deserves.

Product Features:

• Carbon-fiber ceramic formula to provide extreme stopping power for street-driven muscle cars and performance vehicles
• Low dust formulation verified in 3rd party on-vehicle testing
• Positive mold technology for consistent wear and performance
• Thermal scorched pad surface for a fast break-in
• Chamfered and slotted to ensure noise free braking
• Powder coated backing plate resists rust and corrosion to provide extended pad life
• Multi-layer stainless-steel shims for increased heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking
• Includes premium stainless-steel hardware and ceramic brake lubricant for easy installation

The Z17 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pad and Hardware set is a stock replacement brake pad set for your daily driven vehicle. The ceramic pads’ low-dust formula is validated through on-vehicle 3rd party tests in the USA to keep your wheels looking like new. The pads also feature dual-layer high-temperature rubberized shims that insulate noise for virtually silent braking. If you’re looking to refresh the look and braking performance of your old, worn-out brakes, look no further. Say hello to a smooth, quiet commute with Z17 Evolution Ceramic Brake Pads.

Product Features:

• PowerStop Z17 Evolution Clean Ride Ceramic brake pads are engineered for noise free braking
• Z17 Evolution brake pads are manufactured under TS16949 standards to OEM specifications including chamfers and slots
• The pad surfaces are thermal scorched for fast break-in
• Includes premium stainless-steel hardware for hassle free installation
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
• Includes Premium stainless-steel hardware for easy installation