Brake System Care

Brake pads play a decisive role in braking performance, so good brake pads are often described as a protector for both people and vehicles. Car owners should check brake pads frequently to see whether they need to be replaced.

The replacement cycle for brake pads and brake discs is not fixed. It depends on driving conditions, as well as the frequency and strength of the driver’s brake pedal use. In general, the front brake pads last about 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, while the rear brake pads last about 120,000 to 150,000 kilometers.

Service cycle

Replacement mileage reference

How Often Can Brake Pads Be Replaced?

The replacement time cycle of brake pads and brake discs is not fixed. It depends on the vehicle’s driving conditions, and also on how often and how hard the driver presses the brake pedal.

Generally speaking, the brake pad life of the front brakes is about 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, and the brake pad life of the rear brakes is about 120,000 to 150,000 kilometers.

Inspection method

Check the thickness in different brake types

The Best Time to Replace Brake Pads

The best time to replace the brake pads can be judged by thickness. For disc brakes, the thickness of the brake pads can be checked by stepping on the brake plate. For drum brakes, the thickness of the brake shoes can be checked by pulling the brake shoes out of the brake.

Component breakdown

Main parts of brake pads

The Structure of Brake Pads

The structure of brake pads is roughly divided into the steel back, friction block, and accessories. The steel backing needs to be strong enough and matched correctly to the installation. The friction block mainly contains the adhesive layer and friction material. The accessories mainly contain the silencer, spring, alarm, or alarm wire.

Daily check

Three simple ways to inspect brake pads

How to Check Brake Pads by Yourself

We can also check whether the brake pads should be replaced by ourselves on a daily basis. The following are a few very simple ways to help you learn them quickly.

1. Look with your eyes

To check whether the brake pads and brake discs are thin, you can use a small flashlight to observe and inspect them. When you find that the black friction material of the brake pads is wearing out and the thickness is below 5mm, you should consider replacing them.

2. Feel the strength of the brakes

If you are experienced, you may feel that the brakes are soft when the brake pads are not in good condition. This depends on your own driving experience over many years.

3. Listen to the sound

Some older vehicles have brake pads that are not connected to the trip computer, but they may have a small iron piece installed on the brake pads for alarm. When the friction material is worn out, the brake disc will not be worn by the brake pad but by the small iron alarm piece. At that time, the vehicle will emit an ear-piercing chirping sound of metal friction, which is the signal to replace the brake pads.

Final reminder

Daily car tip

Keep Brake Pads Under Regular Review

These are the daily car tips. Car owners should always check their cars. A healthy braking system helps take us to the place we want to go more safely.

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