The future of brake technology is already here. Drivers looking for top-of-the-line braking technology with unprecedented braking control and stopping power should look no further than Raybestos Element3 EHT friction.Element3 EHT Enhanced Hybrid Technology friction is made with a premium blend of friction materials that combine the best attributes of ceramic and semi metallic.The shims on our EHT brake pads use a noise-damping system that promotes quiet stopping in a wide variety of temperature ranges and vehicle platforms. This shim comprises five layers, including a clear epoxy coating, two layers of cold rolled steel, modified nitrile rubber, and a viscoelastic material.