Brake pads and brake shoes used to be made of asbestos, but that proved to harm the environment and people’s health. Now we have three brake pads to choose from: organic, ceramic, and semi-metallic. But which is best for you? This post and video reviews the difference between these types of brake pads, the topic of ceramic vs. semi-metallic brake pads and which is better for your vehicle, and the different kinds of rotors available.