WHY MAGMA? - Today's harsh braking environments can create very high heat levels in your braking system which can reduce the vehicle's ability to stop. Extreme high temperatures can be reached in many braking situations such as - Stop and Go Traffic, Mountain Driving, Hauling or Towing, Emergency Stops, Spirited Driving and Long, Sustained Braking. At MAGMA Brakes, we use FIRE to fight FIRE. Our brake system components are made using advanced, state of the art techniques and treatments that ensure our brakes will stand up to the heat.MAGMA Severe Duty brake pads feature...1. Advanced copper-free semi-metallic friction material for optimal stopping power and long life under severe conditions2. Multi-layer shims for superior noise dampening3. Heat-tempered stainless steel hardware kits to restore the brake pad to caliper interface (where applicable)4. High-heat resistant brake lubricant included for lubricating critical points during pad installation