WHY MAGMA? - Today's harsh stop and go environment 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 Pro-Series brake pads feature...1. Scorched, copper free friction formulations for overall ltimate braking performance2. Vulcanized OE style rubber core shims for unsurpassed noise suppression3. Heat-tempered upgraded dual-coated stainless steel hardware kits to restore the brake pad to caliper interface to \"like new\" condition (where applicable)4. Heat expansion OE style slots and chamfers to dissipate noise and stand up to the heat5. High-heat resistant brake lubricant included for lubricating critical points during pad installation