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How often can we change the brake pads?
July 21, 2021
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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.
