Centric Disc Brake Pad Set

Centric Disc Brake Pad Sets: Engineered for Every Driver

When it comes to stopping power, few names in the aftermarket carry as much weight as Centric Parts. Their disc brake pad sets represent decades of friction materials expertise, covering everything from basic daily-driver replacements to high-demand fleet and performance applications. With over 216 pad sets in the catalog, Centric has one of the broadest and most precisely cataloged disc brake pad lineups in the industry.

A Tiered Lineup Built Around Real-World Needs

Centric markets its brake friction products under several distinct brands: C-TEK, Posi-Quiet, Fleet Performance, and PQ PRO , each designed to address a specific driver profile and performance requirement.

• C-TEK Brake Pads — C-TEK brake pads are manufactured to restore brake system performance while providing smooth and quiet braking, featuring multi-layer mechanically attached shims to eliminate noise and vibration, with excellent pad and rotor life while producing minimal brake dust.
• Posi-Quiet Brake Pads — Posi-Quiet disc brake pads are designed to eliminate noise and vibration while delivering fade-free stopping performance, manufactured using an OEM positive molding process to deliver even wear and performance characteristics throughout the life of the pad, and are offered in original equipment, semi-metallic, ceramic, and extended wear formulations.
• PQ PRO Brake Pads — PQ PRO brake pads are scorched for minimal break-in and high performance. The scorching process subjects the pads to extreme heat and pressure during manufacturing, providing faster bedding to the rotor and reducing initial fading after new brake pad installation.
• Fleet & Tactical Brake Pads — Fleet and Tactical brake pads are specifically designed for pursuit, rescue, and emergency driving conditions.

What Sets Centric's Pad Technology Apart

The engineering detail behind Centric's disc brake pad sets goes well beyond friction compound selection. Posi-Quiet brake friction features either precision-cut or shaved backing plates and mechanically attached shims — details that ensure proper fitment in the caliper and virtually eliminate noise associated with pad vibration. At the construction level, positive molding uses extreme pressure to compress the friction material and bond it to the backing plate, assuring consistent friction material density throughout the pad and resulting in even wear and performance characteristics throughout the life of the brake pad.

Posi-Quiet PRO features application-specific friction compounds engineered to match or exceed original performance specifications, ensuring reliable stopping power. Meanwhile, all Posi-Quiet brake pad friction formulations are asbestos-free and are available in three application-specific compounds, complete with all necessary hardware for installation where applicable.

Broad Coverage and Industry-Recognized Cataloging

Centric Parts continues to maintain its aftermarket leadership in brake pads by designing and manufacturing brake system components that deliver proper fitment, superior performance, and long life. That commitment to cataloging is no small feat — the Centric Parts catalog received the Auto Care Association's Import Vehicle Community Award for Best Print or Electronic Catalog, and the catalog has won this award five times since 2005. Whether you drive a compact import, a domestic truck, or a heavy-duty work vehicle, there is a Centric disc brake pad set engineered to match your exact application.

Centric's industry standing is reinforced by multiple patents and widespread recognition from professionals for dependable brake components. For drivers who want OEM-level confidence without paying OEM prices, Centric disc brake pad sets remain one of the most trusted choices in the aftermarket.