Brake Pads
Brake pads are a component of disc brakes used in automotive and other applications. Brake pads are steel backing plates with friction material bound to the surface that faces the disk brake rotor. Driving is a matter of stopping and going. That’s why brake pads, which induce the act of stopping, are one of your vehicle’s most important parts. Without a proper set, you could be at risk of an accident on the road. It’s not in a brake pad’s nature to last forever; in order to stop your vehicle, they squeeze the brake rotors to create friction, meaning they receive a lot of wear and tear. Here are certain things you can do to help them last longer. Tip 1; avoid putting pedal to the metal. Sharp braking or braking frequently at high speeds will quickly wear brake pads down. Even avoiding hilly roads and rough terrain can be beneficial to your brakes’ overall health. Tip 2, listen for signs. Brakes are designed to begin making subtle when they need to be replaced.

By the time you start hearing screeching and grinding noises some damage could have already occurred. If you push it beyond that stage, serious rotor deterioration could become an issue. Tip 3; make sure the noises aren’t just normal. Hearing noises doesn’t always mean your brakes need replacing Cold weather, dust, sand and humidity can lead to various forms of clamor. The only way to truly tell is to get them checked by an expert. Tip 4, get them checked regularly. It’s good to have them checked every time you have your oil changed. Nearly all cars these days have front disc brakes. Front brakes usually wear out more quickly than the rear brakes, so they need to be changed more often. f the front end of the car vibrates when you apply the brakes, your brake rotors may be warped. If the rotors appear grooved or uneven, they may be scored. In either case the rotors may also need to be replaced or "turned" on a brake lathe,