Parts for your 1998 Ford Falcon-Brake pads

1998 Ford Falcon brake pads — what they do and how to look after them

Based on technical references including the Ford AU Falcon Owner’s and Workshop Manuals (1998–2002) and Australian parts catalogues from brands such as Bendix and DBA, brake pads are absolutely used on the 1998 Ford Falcon. Every 1998 Falcon runs front disc brakes that require pads, while many variants (e.g., S, Fairmont, XR) also have rear disc brakes with pads. Some base models (such as AU Forte) use rear drum brakes with shoes instead of pads, but front pads are universal across the range.

On a 1998 Falcon, brake pads are the friction material that clamp the rotors when the pedal’s pressed, turning speed into heat and pulling the car up smartly. They’re designed to balance bite, low noise, and rotor life. Common pad formulations include ceramic, semi‑metallic and low‑metallic NAO, each with slightly different feel and dust levels. For everyday commuting and the odd open-road run, quality ceramic or low‑metallic pads tend to offer quiet operation and clean wheels