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Brake Pads vs. Brake Shoes: What's the Difference?

What They are

Brake pads are critical parts of disc brake systems. More specifically, they're textured plates mounted atop brake calipers.

Brake shoes, however, are one of several crucial parts of drum brake systems. They're crescent-shaped welded steel components with similarly coarse surface materials.

What They Do

They both act as friction-generators. Brake pads are points of contact between the calipers and brake rotors. Brake shoes, on the other hand, contact their respective drums. The resistance created, a vehicle uses to slow its wheels down, eventually stopping its tires from turning.

What Types There are

There are four kinds of brake pads. Organic brake pads are one of them. They're ideal for normal, everyday driving, on average roads and in typical weather. Moreover, they're dependable, easier on rotors, they don't produce much dust, and best of all, they're relatively inexpensive.

Ceramic brake pads are another. They're made for more diverse weather and quieter than other kinds, and their dust doesn't stick to wheels as badly. Yet another type, metallic/semi-metallic brake pads, are more durable, resisting both heat and brake fade, and they're firmer-feeling than some others.

Carbon-fiber brake pads are some of the best you can get, offering some of the best stopping power you can get. They're highly resilient and superior performers at higher temperatures.

Brake shoes, though, can vary according to drum brake type. The everyday kind, for instance, press the inner surface of a drum. Clasp brakes, however, press the shoes to the drum's outside. Pinch brakes use a pair of shoes to clamp the drum, while band brakes wrap a flexible belt around the drum instead of shoes per se.

When You Should Change Them

This depends on how you drive and where you drive most often. Otherwise, replace brake pads every 40,000 to 50,000 miles or so. Change brake shoes, however, at least once a year, or every 50,000 miles or so. There are symptoms in both cases that'll tell you it's time.

The Signs They're Going Bad

In the case of brake pads, they include:

  • Warning lights on the dash
  • Worn-out or damaged pad surfaces
  • Whining or vibrating brakes
  • Grinding noises (indicating warped and/or damaged rotors)
  • Taking longer to slow down and stop

In the case of brake shoes, they include:

  • Odd noises when pressing and releasing the brake pedal, e.g., scrapes and squeaks
  • Less responsive brakes -- taking longer to stop, especially
  • A parking brake that's loose or isn't working the way it should

See any of these, and you should run an inspection to figure out whether any old pads need swapping out for new ones. Before ordering them, though, be sure you're getting the genuine article.

Why You Should Buy Genuine OEM

Those Mopar manufactures are guaranteed compatible with the make and model you love to drive. That's a promise that the aftermarket for brake pads can't always make.

Where to Order Replacement Mopar Brake Pads

From the online catalog here at our auto parts store. Finding them is easy -- just browse by brand, model, and model year. Buy them now, and we'll ship quickly, delivering them to your door as soon as possible.

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Shoe Kit
MSRP $86.60
Part Number: 2AMV2059AA
Mopar Mopar
Replaces: V2013059, V2013059AB, V2013059AC
Description: DRUM
Drum Brake Shoe
MSRP $88.95
Part Number: 2AMV2147AA
Mopar Mopar
Replaces: V2016147, V2016147AB
Description: DRUM
Brake Pads
MSRP $137.00
Part Number: 68035576AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Front
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 5191217AA
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Sebring
  • Dodge:
    • Avenger
Front Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $570.00
Part Number: 68294494AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Front, Right
Other Names: Pad Kit
Replaces: 68351925AA
Description: Front.
Notes: Engines: 3.0L I4 ECO Diesel Engine. 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine.
Transmissions: 6-Speed Automatic 62TE Transmission.
Fits:
  • Ram:
    • ProMaster 1500,
    • ProMaster 2500,
    • ProMaster 3500
Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $1,615.00
Part Number: 68283275AB
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Pad
Replaces: 68283275AA
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Viper
Rear Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $353.00
Part Number: 68289463AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Pad Kit
Notes: Engines: 3.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine. 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine.
Fits:
  • Ram:
    • ProMaster 1500,
    • ProMaster 2500,
    • ProMaster 3500
Pad Kit-Rear Disc Brake
MSRP $243.00
Part Number: 68606616AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68263132AA, 68263132AB, 68289634AA, 68621719AA
Description: REAR DISC BRAKE
Notes: Engines: 1.3L I4 Turbo MAir DI Engine w/ESS. 1.4L I4 16V MultiAir-2 Turbo Engine. 2.4L I4 MultiAir Engine. 2.4L I4 PZEV M-Air...
Fits:
  • Fiat:
    • 500X
  • Jeep:
    • Renegade
Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $129.41
Part Number: 68310959AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Pad Kit-Oe Disc Brake Friction
Replaces: 68173921AA
Description: OE DISC BRAKE FRICTION
Brake Pads
MSRP $226.00
Part Number: 68245118AB
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68245118AA
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Charger
Brake Pads
MSRP $862.00
Part Number: 68303052AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Notes: Engines: 6.4l v8 srt hemi mds engine.
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Durango
  • Jeep:
    • Grand Cherokee
Drum Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $528.00
Part Number: 68283192AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Shoe And
Replaces: 68261839AA
Description: DRUM
Notes: Engines: 2.4L I4 MultiAir Engine.
Transmissions: 9-spd 948te fwd auto trans (make).
Fits:
  • Ram:
    • ProMaster City
Pad Kit-Rear Disc Brake
MSRP $166.00
Part Number: 68376749AE
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68376749AB, 68376749AC, 68376749AD
Description: REAR DISC BRAKE
Notes: Engines: 2.0l i4 dohc di turbo engine w/ ess. 2.0l i4 dohc di turbo etorque engine. 2.0l i4 dohc di turbo phev engine. 3.0l v6...
Fits:
  • Jeep:
    • Gladiator,
    • Wrangler
Brake Pads
MSRP $182.00
Part Number: 68316498AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 200
  • Dodge:
    • Dart
Pad Kit-Front Disc Brake
MSRP $493.00
Part Number: 68317364AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Description: FRONT DISC BRAKE
Brake Pads
MSRP $236.00
Part Number: 68317914AC
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68317914AA, 68317914AB
Description: FRONT DISC BRAKE
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Pacifica,
    • Voyager
Kit
MSRP $43.00
Part Number: 68326131AA
Mopar Mopar
Description: DISC BRAKE PAD
Backordered
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $459.00
Part Number: 68338540AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Shoe Kit
Fits:
  • Ram:
    • ProMaster 1500,
    • ProMaster 2500,
    • ProMaster 3500
*Padkit-Frontdiscbrake
MSRP $173.00
Part Number: 68574695AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Front, Left, Right
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 5191229AA, 5191231AA, 5191244AA, 68020494AA, 68020494AB
Description: FRONT DISC BRAKE
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 200,
    • Sebring
  • Dodge:
    • Avenger,
    • Caliber
  • Jeep:
    • Compass,
    • Patriot
Disc Brake Pad Set
MSRP $208.00
Part Number: 68020494AD
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right, Front
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68020494AC
Fits:
  • Jeep:
    • Compass,
    • Patriot
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $179.00
Part Number: 68020626AB
Mopar Mopar
Options: Right
Other Names: Drum Shoe And Lining Kit, Park Brake Shoe And Lining Package, Brake Shoe And Lining Package, Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit,...
Replaces: 5103204AA, 5137624AA, 68020626AA, 68020626AC
Description: For Both Sides. Contains. Right and Left Shoes.
Notes: Transmissions: Automatic 42RLE Transmission. 4-Spd. Automatic VLP 42RLE Trans. 5-Speed Auto W5A580 Transmission. 5-Speed Auto...
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 300,
    • Pacifica
  • Dodge:
    • Challenger,
    • Charger,
    • Magnum
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $315.00
Part Number: 68026376AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right
Other Names: Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Right Or Left, Shoe Kit
Fits:
  • Ram:
    • 3500
Brake Pads
MSRP $201.00
Part Number: 68029263AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Town & Country
  • Dodge:
    • Grand Caravan,
    • Journey
Disc Brake Pad Spring Kit
MSRP $56.15
Part Number: 68034092AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Spring
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Ram 2500,
    • Ram 3500
  • Ram:
    • 2500,
    • 3500
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $211.00
Part Number: 68049116AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right
Other Names: Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Right & Left, Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Right Or Left, Shoe
Description: Contains 4 Shoes.
Notes: Transmissions: 6-spd auto aisin as66rc hd trans. 6-spd auto aisin as69rc hd trans. 8-spd auto 8hp75-lcv transmission.
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Ram 2500,
    • Ram 3500
  • Ram:
    • 2500,
    • 3500
Disc Brake Pad Set
MSRP $245.00
Part Number: 68052369AE
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right, Front
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68052369AA, 68052369AB, 68052369AC, 68052369AD
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Durango
  • Jeep:
    • Grand Cherokee,
    • Grand Cherokee WK
Pad Kit-Front Disc Brake
MSRP $283.00
Part Number: 68052370AF
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right, Front
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68052370AA, 68052370AB, 68052370AC, 68052370AD, 68052370AE
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Durango
  • Jeep:
    • Grand Cherokee
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $211.00
Part Number: 68001472AB
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right
Other Names: Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Right & Left, Shoe Kit
Replaces: 5080568AB, 5080568AC, 68001472AA
Description: For Both Wheels. Contains 4 Shoes. For Type A Flange.
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Aspen
  • Dodge:
    • Durango,
    • Ram 1500
  • Ram:
    • 1500,
    • 1500 Classic
Brake Pads
MSRP $592.00
Part Number: 68002193AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Fits:
  • Jeep:
    • Grand Cherokee
Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit
MSRP $211.00
Part Number: 68003589AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right
Other Names: Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Right & Left, Parking Brake Shoe And Lining Kit, Left Or Right, Drum Shoe And Lining Kit, Right &...
Description: Left and Right.
Notes: Engines: 2.0l i4 dohc di turbo phev engine. 3.0l v6 turbo diesel engine w/ess g3. 6.4l v8 srt hemi mds engine. 2.0l i4 dohc di...
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Nitro
  • Jeep:
    • Gladiator,
    • Liberty,
    • Wrangler,
    • Wrangler JK
Disc Brake Pad Spring Kit
MSRP $36.60
Part Number: 68003705AA
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right
Other Names: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Kit, Right Or Left, Disc Brake Pad Spring Kit, Right Or Left, Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Kit, Spring Ki
Description: Contains All for Both Sides.
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Town & Country
  • Dodge:
    • Grand Caravan,
    • Journey,
    • Nitro
  • Jeep:
    • Liberty,
    • Wrangler,
    • Wrangler JK
  • Ram:
    • C/V
Pad Kit-Front Disc Brake
MSRP $201.00
Part Number: 68093323AC
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68029264AB, 68053152AA, 68053152AB, 68068762AA, 68093323AA, 68093323AB
Description: FRONT DISC BRAKE
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Town & Country
  • Dodge:
    • Grand Caravan,
    • Journey
  • Ram:
    • C/V
Pad Kit-Front Disc Brake
MSRP $231.00
Part Number: 68509193AB
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68144163AA, 68144163AB, 68144163AC, 68144163AD, 68144163AE, 68144163AF, 68159579AA, 68159579AB, 68159579AC, 68509193AA
Description: FRONT DISC BRAKE
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • Town & Country
  • Dodge:
    • Grand Caravan,
    • Journey
  • Ram:
    • C/V
Brake Pads
MSRP $173.00
Part Number: 68163822AB
Mopar Mopar
Options: Left, Right, Rear
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68163822AA
Fits:
  • Dodge:
    • Dart
Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $150.92
Part Number: 68094008AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Description: OE DISC BRAKE FRICTION
Brake Pads
MSRP $250.00
Part Number: 68147681AB
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 5142559AA, 5142559AB, 5175208AA, 68147681AA, 68185434AA
Description: Contains Pads and Slippers. Includes Pads and Clips. Contains Pads and Clips.
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 200,
    • 300
  • Dodge:
    • Avenger,
    • Caliber,
    • Challenger,
    • Charger,
    • Magnum
Brake Pads
MSRP $480.00
Part Number: 68144213AC
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68144213AA, 68144213AB
Description: Contains 4 Pads. Contains Pads and Slippers. Includes Clips.
Notes: Engines: 6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine.
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 300
  • Dodge:
    • Challenger,
    • Charger
Pad Kit-Rear Disc Brake
MSRP $521.00
Part Number: 68144223AD
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68144223AA, 68144223AB, 68144223AC
Fits:
  • Chrysler:
    • 300
  • Dodge:
    • Challenger,
    • Charger
Brake Pads
MSRP $790.00
Part Number: 68144427AB
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: 68144427AA
Fits:
  • Jeep:
    • Grand Cherokee
Disc Brake Pad Kit
MSRP $255.20
Part Number: 68173941AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Description: OE DISC BRAKE FRICTION
Backordered
Pad Kit-Front Disc Brake
MSRP $31.45
Part Number: 68174425AA
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Description: TENSIONER
Backordered
Pad Kit-Front Brake
MSRP $229.00
Part Number: VBR02866AC
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: VBR02866, VBR02866AB
Description: FRONT BRAKE
Backordered
Brake Pkg
MSRP $220.00
Part Number: VCDN0820AC
Mopar Mopar
Description: FRONT BRAKE
Backordered
Brake Pkg
MSRP $217.00
Part Number: VCLH9801AD
Mopar Mopar
Replaces: VCLH9801AB, VCLH9801AC
Description: FRONT BRAKE
Backordered
Brake Pkg
MSRP $109.00
Part Number: VCNS1520AC
Mopar Mopar
Replaces: VCNS1520, VCNS1520AB
Description: FRONT BRAKE
Brake Pkg
MSRP $232.00
Part Number: VCRS0856AB
Mopar Mopar
Description: FRONT BRAKE
Backordered
Pad Kit-Front Brake
MSRP $199.00
Part Number: VDN13095AG
Mopar Mopar
Other Names: Disc Brake Pad Set
Replaces: VDN13095AB, VDN13095AC, VDN13095AD, VDN13095AF
Description: FRONT BRAKE

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