OEM Ford Brake Pads Online

What are Brake Pads and What Do They Do?

They're the textured plates in the disc brake systems of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. They're mounted atop the brake calipers, and they contact the system's brake rotors, rubbing against the latter to produce the friction that said vehicles use to slow down and stop.

What Types of Brake Pads There are

There are four: organic, metallic/semi-metallic, ceramic, and carbon-fiber. Organic brake pads are for everyday use. Metallic/semi-metallic and ceramic brake pads, however, are more durable, and carbon-fiber brake pads are the toughest, delivering maximum stopping power.

What are the Signs Brake Pads are Failing?

They range from damaged or worn-out surfaces, warped rotors, and dashboard warnings to whining noises, grinding, and vibration during braking. A common one: longer-than-usual slowdown and stopping times.

When to Replace a Brake Pad

That depends on how and where you drive, but you should take care of the job when you start seeing the symptoms above. If you do, perform an inspection, followed by a replacement of whichever brake pads the results say need changing. Otherwise, swap out the old for the new every 40,000 to 50,000 miles or so, as most owner's manuals suggest. Whether you drive a Ford Focus, a Lincoln MKZ, a Mercury Mariner , or otherwise, how to do it is fairly simple. Before you order new brake pads, though, be sure they're genuine.

Why Buy Genuine OEM Brake Pads vs. Aftermarket

What Ford designs for its cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, plus those of Lincoln and Mercury models, are compatible with them specifically. That's not always the case with aftermarket brands, which may be less reliable to boot.

Where and How Do I Order Ford Brake Pads Online?

Our auto parts store's catalog contains options galore, and many are priced for do-it-yourselfers, well below other online sellers. For instance, the average cost of getting brake pads changed can be a few hundred dollars just to begin with. Our prices, however, are usually below MSRP, and since you're likely planning on taking care of things yourself, you'll end up saving on labor costs, too.

To browse for what you need more easily, select your make, model, and model year. Order now, and we'll ship to any address in the US, and fast. Consult our store shipping, returns, and cancellations policies for further information, but don't hesitate to contact us either, should you need anything while you shop. Our parts team will be glad to help.