2015 Ford F-550 Super Duty Brake Pads and Shoes

Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV 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

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

Carquest Frontline brake pads provide maximum braking performance on towing, heavy hauling and frequent braking applications. 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. Carquest Frontline brake pads 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 Frontline brake pads are the ideal choice for severe duty applications that need strong stopping power.

Product Features:

• Severe duty friction formulations dissipate heat faster for 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
• PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
• 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

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

Carquest Frontline brake pads provide maximum braking performance on towing, heavy hauling and frequent braking applications. 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. Carquest Frontline brake pads 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 Frontline brake pads are the ideal choice for severe duty applications that need strong stopping power.

Product Features:

• Severe duty friction formulations dissipate heat faster for 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
• PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

Super Duty – Integrally Molded (BRSD) – Ford Retail Specification Engineered specifically for vehicles that are frequently exposed to high-heat and wear conditions, the new Super Duty brake pads from Motorcraft deliver the performance and quality Ford Motor Company has made standard in all their products. Motorcraft Super Duty 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. The advantages of a Motorcraft Super Duty brake pad Patented NRS-MAXX backing plate – Increases bonding strength with the friction material to help ensure pads perform under high-heat and stress conditions. Ford Blue powder coating – Unique finish provides excellent durability, corrosion protection and long-lasting good looks. Precision pad abutment points – Reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear. Proprietary pad formulas – Based on FMVSS, durability, noise and dust testing, and designed to deliver increased fade resistance, pad life and reduced rotor wear under severe, high-heat driving conditions.

Product Features:

• All recommended hardware is included in the box for quick installation
• Original Equipment (O.E.)-quality abutment points that help reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear.
• Advanced shim design to help reduce noise and improve adhesion between the pad and backing plate.
• Slots engineered to help improve heat and water dissipation by providing a path for gases, wear debris and water to escape from between the pad and rotor surface.
• Ford Motor Company-tested friction formulas developed specifically for Super Duty brake pads to help ensure increased fade resistance, pad life, and reduced rotor wear under the most severe, high-heat driving conditions.
• Chamfers engineered to reduce the possibility of excessive noise during severe braking and initial break-in period.

ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads are formulated with steel strands to provide strength and conduct heat away from the rotor’s surface while offering quality braking power. ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Brake Pads are designed to meet OE standards for fit, form and function, and they are engineered to help resist corrosion and premature wear. Independently tested using D3EA and SAE J2784 standards, ACDelco Professional DuraStop Semi-Metallic Brake Pads offer exceptional performance and include noise-dampening shims, where applicable.

Product Features:

• Chamfered, slotted and shimmed to provide similar fit, form and function of the OE service part
• Hardware clip kits included (where applicable)
• Tested to D3EA SAE2784 standards to help assure quality

Super Duty – Integrally Molded (BRSD) – Ford Retail Specification Engineered specifically for vehicles that are frequently exposed to high-heat and wear conditions, the new Super Duty brake pads from Motorcraft deliver the performance and quality Ford Motor Company has made standard in all their products. Motorcraft Super Duty 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. The advantages of a Motorcraft Super Duty brake pad Patented NRS-MAXX backing plate – Increases bonding strength with the friction material to help ensure pads perform under high-heat and stress conditions. Ford Blue powder coating – Unique finish provides excellent durability, corrosion protection and long-lasting good looks. Precision pad abutment points – Reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear. Proprietary pad formulas – Based on FMVSS, durability, noise and dust testing, and designed to deliver increased fade resistance, pad life and reduced rotor wear under severe, high-heat driving conditions.

Product Features:

• All recommended hardware is included in the box for quick installation
• Original Equipment (O.E.)-quality abutment points that help reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear.
• Advanced shim design to help reduce noise and improve adhesion between the pad and backing plate.
• Slots engineered to help improve heat and water dissipation by providing a path for gases, wear debris and water to escape from between the pad and rotor surface.
• Ford Motor Company-tested friction formulas developed specifically for Super Duty brake pads to help ensure increased fade resistance, pad life, and reduced rotor wear under the most severe, high-heat driving conditions.
• Chamfers engineered to reduce the possibility of excessive noise during severe braking and initial break-in period.

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
• Single layer shim for quiet braking
• OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration

Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV 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

Engineered to withstand even the most punishing treatment, Akebono Performance® Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads deliver ideal stopping power in extreme conditions and are made in the USA. For performance enthusiasts, light trucks, SUVs, fleets, or law enforcement vehicles, you can count on the Akebono Performance line to safely and smoothly stop your vehicles. MAXIMUM FRICTION FOR PEAK STOPPING POWER. Like all Akebono brake pads, the Akebono Performance line delivers definitive control of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and offers the ultimate upgrade for semi-metallic and low-metallic brake pads. Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium brake pads are made from a proprietary mix of unique ceramic formulations for maximum friction and rotor compatibility. You get longer rotor life and cleaner wheels with less brake dust. To assure optimum performance, distinct designs have been developed for each vehicle model, resulting in a precise fit that virtually eliminates brake squealing, groaning and vibration. AKEBONO: THE RIGHT BRAKE PAD CHOICE FOR YOUR FLEET. Akebono Performance Ultra-Premium brake pads are ideally suited for light trucks and SUVs that need additional braking force for challenges such as towing boats, trailers, campers and equipment. In addition, their performance engineering provides reliable stopping power, with friction formulas that are specially designed for law enforcement vehicles and any fleet that will be driven to its limits.

Product Features:

• 100 percent made in the USA
• Upgrade for semi-metallic and low-metallic brake pads
• Ceramic formulated for maximum friction
• Longer rotor life
• Cleaner wheels with less brake dust
• Minimum brake squealing, groan or vibration

Standard Premium (BR) – Ford Retail Specification The Motorcraft Standard Premium brake pads are a direct fit OEM replacement and guarantee the same performance and quality brake pads provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Motorcraft brake and friction parts are the only ones designed, engineered and recommended specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles by Ford Motor Company. They’re built with the understanding that can only come from being the Original Equipment (O.E.) manufacturer. Motorcraft brake pads are manufactured with friction formulas selected for their performance on Ford Motor Company vehicles. 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:

• Exceed Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) specifications
• Feature comprehensive use of shims, slots and chamfers to reduce noise
• Manufactured with vehicle-platform-specific friction formulas tuned for each vehicle application to help maintain high braking performance and increase durability
• Each application has been on-vehicle tested to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in stopping and fade performance, lining life, noise and wheel dust
• Attaching hardware included where needed – complete package helps reduce installation time
• Vehicle-specific and help reduce comebacks

Super Duty – Integrally Molded (BRSD) – Ford Retail Specification Engineered specifically for vehicles that are frequently exposed to high-heat and wear conditions, the new Super Duty brake pads from Motorcraft deliver the performance and quality Ford Motor Company has made standard in all their products. Motorcraft Super Duty 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. The advantages of a Motorcraft Super Duty brake pad Patented NRS-MAXX backing plate – Increases bonding strength with the friction material to help ensure pads perform under high-heat and stress conditions. Ford Blue powder coating – Unique finish provides excellent durability, corrosion protection and long-lasting good looks. Precision pad abutment points – Reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear. Proprietary pad formulas – Based on FMVSS, durability, noise and dust testing, and designed to deliver increased fade resistance, pad life and reduced rotor wear under severe, high-heat driving conditions.

Product Features:

• All recommended hardware is included in the box for quick installation
• Original Equipment (O.E.)-quality abutment points that help reduce pad clatter/rattle and help ensure uniform pad wear.
• Advanced shim design to help reduce noise and improve adhesion between the pad and backing plate.
• Slots engineered to help improve heat and water dissipation by providing a path for gases, wear debris and water to escape from between the pad and rotor surface.
• Ford Motor Company-tested friction formulas developed specifically for Super Duty brake pads to help ensure increased fade resistance, pad life, and reduced rotor wear under the most severe, high-heat driving conditions.
• Chamfers engineered to reduce the possibility of excessive noise during severe braking and initial break-in period.

The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Motorcraft Brake Pads are designed and tested to Ford’s rigorous engineering standards. Motorcraft parts fit right the first time for quicker, easier installation. Ready to install out of the box.

Product Features:

• Motorcraft Brake Pads and Shoes are engineered to provide superior performance and reliability.
• All Motorcraft Brake Pad and Shoe designs undergo rigorous lab and real world tests in order to meet Ford engineering standards. Pads and Shoes must pass load tests up to maximum GVW, as well as extreme brake temperature and partial system failure tests.
• Ford durability testing includes 2,000 miles of mixed urban and suburban driving. Friction content and formulas are dynamometer tested for all pads and are designed specifically for each vehicle platform.
• All friction materials meet engineering standards for wear, noise, vibration and dust. Pads are engineered with slots, chamfers and insulators to help dissipate heat and reduce fade, eliminate vibration for smooth stops, and dampen noise respectively.
• Motorcraft Brake Pads are tested to Ford’s demanding requirements for performance and durability. New brake pad packaging includes an Environmental Leaf illustration to indicate environmental friendliness of the pads.
• High quality components are used for a long, trouble free service life. Backed by Ford Motor Company. For more information visit www.motorcraft.com.

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:

• Quieter performance
• Superior stopping power
• Longer pad life
• Comprehensive coverage for foreign and domestic nameplates
• Install Wagner Brake products with total confidence

Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV 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

ACDelco Gold (Professional) Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These brake pads are formulated with steel strands to provide strength and conduct heat away from the rotor’s surface while offering premium braking power. They are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. Noise-dampening shims are included where applicable. Also, no curing is required. Independently tested using SAE J2784 standards. ACDelco Gold (Professional) Semi-Metallic Brake Pads are ready to be installed right out of the box. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:

• Tested to SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness, along with Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing for assurance of quality
• Ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic formulas provide safety and reliability for a range of vehicle applications
• Integrally molded – friction material molded to backing plate for bond integrity
• Premium shims, slots, and chamfers help to diminish noise, vibration, and braking harshness
• Stamped backing plate allows for proper pad movement within the caliper assembly, reducing noise, brake pulsation, and helps to protect against premature wear
• Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
• Premium aftermarket replacement part
• Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models