The Importance Of Maintaining Your Brake Pads
Given the importance of front & rear brake pads to vehicle safety and their known limited life, it is an excellent decision to have the brake pads inspected frequently and change them as needed to ensure enough pad remains according to factory specifications.
What are the Symptoms of Worn Brake Pads?
Brake pads are generally out of sight and out of mind; however, when they wear down, they have a safety alert mechanism that begins rubbing against the rotor. When the brake pad warning mechanism hits the rotor, it will emit an eardrum-piercing warning noise signaling the driver that the brake pads have little remaining life. Brake noise is the telltale warning signs that usually shows up first as a signal to replace the brake pads. If brake noises are left unattended, the consequences worsen to threaten driving comfort, braking performance, and passenger safety. Here are the warning signs of worn-out brake pads:
Noise - loud screeching, squealing, or grinding sounds are telltale signs of worn brake pads.
Vibration - either in the steering wheel or brake pedal, vibration while braking is a sign of worn brake pads.
Brake system warning light - warning light is displaying on your dash indicating an issue with your brakes.
Brake pedal feels different - either the brake pedal must be pushed down farther or is overly stiff or difficult to push down.
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