Wagner® SD™ brake pads are specifically designed and tested to provide durable performance for fleets, police-pursuit and vehicles driven in demanding conditions such as frequent stopping, gear hauling and heavy loads.
Wagner SD brake pads are engineered for fleets and vehicles driven in demanding conditions. The toughest brake pad for the toughest application, Wagner SD brake pads feature a semi-metallic carbon-based friction material to deliver long-lasting braking performance and endure rigorous OE-style on-vehicle testing. Wagner SD brake pads offer optimal braking performance for vehicles under extreme heat, frequent stopping and heavy loads.
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Engineered for fleets and vehicles driven in demanding conditions
Semi-metallic carbon-based friction material engineered in-house to deliver long lasting braking performance for the toughest applications
Features OE style shims, slots and chamfers
Premium stainless-steel hardware for key applications
Taking longer to come to a complete stop is an obvious sign that your brakes are losing their braking power. However, there are other indicators of brake pad wear. You may feel your vehicle pulling to one side or the brake pedal pulsating or vibrating. Listen closely when hitting the brake pedal, worn brake pads can make a variety of sounds including rattling, clicking, grinding, growling and squeaking.
Inspect your brake pads without removing the tire by looking through the holes in the hubcap. Some brake pads have a wear indicator down the center of the pad. If your pads don’t have that, measure the thickness; if it’s less than 1/4" it might be time to change them. If you can’t see the brake pads through the wheel cover, you’ll have to raise the vehicle and remove the tire to inspect the brake pad.
Before wrapping up a brake pad job, be sure to perform a break-in (burnish) cycle to seat the friction materials into the opposing rotor for improved braking power. Wagner recommends making approximately 20 complete stops from 30mph to ensure the friction materials conform to the surface of the rotor.
When replacing the brake pads, Wagner recommends changing the rotors and hardware to maintain optimal braking power as changing both will provide even braking. If you install new brake pads but keep the old rotors, those pads will only properly. Don’t compromise your vehicle’s braking power – change the brake pads when replacing the rotors.