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Brake Pad FAQ

What Are Brake Pads And How Do They Work?

Have you ever wondered how the vehicle will stop when you drive on the road and slam the brakes? The braking system on a vehicle consists of several different core components, which will eventually turn into a vehicle stop when you step on the pedal. Your vehicle may have two different types of brake pads: disc brakes or drum brakes. In both cases, your braking system uses friction and resistance to convert the kinetic energy generated by the rotating tire into heat, thereby slowing the tire’s rotation speed. Brake pads are a key component in the brake system because they are the parts that contact the disc rotor of the vehicle and can generate the friction required to stop the vehicle. Once your vehicle has driven 25,000-60,000 miles on the road, the brake pads will usually wear out. When the brake pads are worn, one or more of the following brake repair symptoms are usually found:

Brake wear indicator on vehicle dashboard

The brake pads are naturally designed to squeak when they reach a certain thickness (about 2mm). Whenever you hear the brake squeak, you should repair the brake as soon as possible to ensure that the rotor or brake system will not be further damaged. Many newer cars have built-in electronic brake pad wear sensors in the brake pads of these vehicles. When the brake pads reach a certain thickness, the check brake lights will light up on the dashboard. We recommend that you check the owner’s manual to confirm what the brake lights look like.

Grinding, squeaking or squealing brakes

Brake pedal feels spongy

Are your brake pads soft or spongy when you step on the brake pedal? Loose brakes may indicate several different problems. Generally, sponge braking indicates that there is air in your brake lines and causes the brake system to lose pressure. In this case, your brake line needs to deflate and purge all air. After the brakes are vented, the oil needs to be changed again to restore the brakes to normal.

Shaking steering wheel

Steering wheel shaking is a strong signal that your brake rotor has been severely worn and/or bent. Generally, due to high temperature exposure, the brake disc will wear out or warp. Sometimes, if the rotors are extremely hot, they may warp and then you drive through a puddle. If you experience the shaking of the steering wheel, it is recommended that you call a NuBrakes brake repair expert to help you evaluate the situation and provide you with a free brake repair cost estimate.

Car wobbling or pulsating when you drive at highway speeds

Over time, your disc brake rotor will begin to wear unevenly, which means that the thickness of the metal rotor around the rotor is always uneven. When the brake disc becomes uneven, this may cause the vehicle to swing at a higher speed. If you feel this way, you may need to replace the brake pads and rotor on the vehicle. Before completing the service, your NuBrakes technicians will be able to provide free on-site brake diagnosis to ensure you get the appropriate and necessary services.

How often should you replace your brakes?

Over time, the brake pads and rotor will naturally wear out due to the continuous friction generated by stopping the vehicle. The average thickness of the new brake pads is 8 to 12 mm. After the brake pads are worn to a thickness of 3-4 mm, you will start to hear squeaks. At that time, you should call NuBrakes mobile brake repairs to provide free immediate consultation and brake repair quotes for your vehicle. It is advantageous to replace the brake pads as soon as possible to avoid rotor damage and avoid potential damage-in this way, you can save repair costs. The brake rotor will naturally wear out over time, but as long as the brake pads are replaced before the brake pads begin to be polished on the rotor, their wear frequency will not be as frequent as the brake pads. NuBrakes brake repair experts can tell you how thick your brake discs need to be. In addition, in the daily brake maintenance service, you should also consider the brake exhaust and brake fluid replacement.

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