Premium Brake Pads
Quiet, clean and long-lasting: carbon ceramic pads made with Positive Molding Technology.
- Asbestos free
- Anti-noise system
- Low dust
- 1 year or 35,000 km warranty
Short answer
FTC Premium Brake Pads are carbon ceramic pads for light and medium-duty cars and SUVs. They are made with Positive Molding Technology for consistent density and even wear, include metal shims against vibration and noise, and have the lowest dust and longest life in the FTC pad range. They are 100% asbestos free.
What brake pads do
Brake pads are the friction component in a disc-brake system. When you press the pedal, the caliper squeezes the pads against the spinning disc, converting the energy of motion into heat and slowing the wheel. The material the pad is made from decides how the car feels: how quickly it bites, how quiet it is, how much dust it leaves on the wheels, and how long it lasts.
FTC designs each pad line for a different kind of driver and vehicle, so you can match the compound to the job instead of compromising. Every line is made to original-equipment standards for fit, form and function.
Features and best use
Premium Brake Pads
Carbon ceramic
Made with Positive Molding Technology, the process used by original-equipment suppliers. Extreme pressure compresses the friction material onto the backing plate, giving consistent density through the whole pad. The result is even wear and performance for the life of the pad, and less resin for better fade behaviour.
Key features
- Metal shims remove vibration and unwanted noise
- Lowest brake dust and longest pad life in the range
- Backing plates precision cut or shaved to exact OE dimensions
- Meets or exceeds safety standards, 100% asbestos free
- Backed by a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
Best for: Domestic and foreign light and medium-duty cars and SUVs. Not recommended for heavy cars, trucks or heavy SUVs, which need a higher temperature fade resistance and friction level.
At a glance
| Line | Premium (carbon ceramic) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Positive Molding Technology, as used by OE suppliers |
| Noise control | Metal shims eliminate vibration and unwanted noise |
| Dust and life | Lowest brake dust and longest pad life of FTC pads |
| Backing plate | Precision cut or shaved to exact OE dimensions |
| Safety | Meets or exceeds safety standards, 100% asbestos free |
| Approvals | AMECA (all FTC brake pads) |
| Warranty | 1 year or 35,000 km, whichever comes first |
How to choose the right pad
- Choose Premium for daily driving of cars and SUVs, light and medium duty.
- Not recommended for heavy cars, trucks or heavy SUVs: choose CV pads instead.
- Want more bite for spirited driving? See Pro pads.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Positive Molding Technology?
Positive Molding Technology is the process used by original-equipment suppliers in which extreme pressure compresses the friction material and bonds it to the backing plate, giving consistent density throughout the pad and therefore even wear and performance.
Why do Premium pads make less dust?
FTC Premium pads make less dust because they use ceramic friction material. They have the lowest brake dust of any FTC pad and the longest pad life, though with a lower heat range than semi-metallic pads.
Are Premium pads suitable for trucks?
No, FTC Premium pads are not suitable for trucks. They are not recommended for heavy cars, trucks or heavy SUVs because they lack the high-temperature fade resistance and friction level those vehicles need. Choose FTC CV pads.
Not sure it fits your vehicle?
Search by make, model and year in the FTC part finder, or shop the full FTC range in the online store.
More from the range
Pro Brake Pads
Performance street pads with strong cold bite and constant friction across the temperature range.
CV Brake Pads
Rigid moulded semi-metallic pads with high friction and low wear for commercial vehicles.
Premium Brake Shoes
OE-style shoes, precision ground and dyno tested, for medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses and trailers.