The $11 Billion Stop: Why the Average Brake Pad Job is Shifting from Commodity to Compliance
1. Category Definition & Scope The brake pads and rotors category sits at the intersection of automotive safety maintenance and performance enhancement. The category includes friction materials (brake pads), wear surfaces (brake rotors/discs), and assembled kits that combine both components for axle-level replacement. It excludes drum brake systems, brake fluids, calipers, and hydraulic system components….