Front Brake Pads and rear brake pads need maintenance regularly to ensure that your car is safe to drive. Too many drivers leave brake repairs and replacements to the last minute, often worsening the damage done. Changing your brakes early reduces costs and as well as any safety risks.

What are Brakes?

Brakes are there to slow the vehicle down and ensure it comes to a safe stop.

Braking systems consist of a brake disc, brake caliper, and a pair of brake pads for each wheel. The condition of your brakes greatly affects the rest of your cars functions and indeed your safety.

Signs that your brakes need changing

There are several signs that act as an indication of your brakes needing repair:

Brake Pads are less than 3mm thick

A visual examination of your Brake pads can inform whether they need replacement. If brake pads that are compressed against the brake rotor or less than 3mm thick, it is best to get them checked out.

Squealing or Screeching

If you hear any screeching and squealing when you engage the brakes that indicates that there is a problem.

Grinding or Growling

These noises are another sign that the brake pads are worn and that they are causing friction between the disc and caliper.

Time Running Out

On average brake pads are designed to be replaced around every 20,000 miles. The lifespan of your brake pads varies depending on your car model and how/where you drive. For example, urban driving wears brakes down much faster than in the countryside.

Why changing your brakes early is worth your while

If your brake pads are deteriorating, it will not only affect the car’s braking power, but it will also cause the whole braking system to suffer.

Brake pads worsening can often cause the rotors to go, which is a much bigger problem to fix. Saving rotors in turn saves you money and time.

Overall, the neglect of brake pad repair results in a much more costly job and an increased risk to safety.

Maintaining good brake pad condition by changing your brakes early will save you a lot of pennies long term.

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