SYMPTOMS OF WORN BRAKE PADS

When to change brake pads? What are the symptoms of a malfunction? Everything in order. Brake pads are consumables that must be replaced periodically during vehicle operation. Deterioration is dangerous, since any violations in the braking system clearly affect driving safety. (Automatic Driving Lessons Coventry) Therefore, it is necessary to know the symptoms by which the driver can independently determine the degree of suitability of the pads for their timely replacement.

What is worth listening to?

·         Beating and knocking during braking. The driver who, having braked, hears such noises, it's time to contact a car service. The fact is that with uneven wear of the pads, mechanical damage, chips, scratches are formed on them. From this, tapping can occur during braking. However, it is possible that the brake discs are also damaged, and they need to be sharpened or changed altogether. In any case - to the service!

·         Nasty squeal when braking. This rattle-squeal will not be confused by any driver with anything. The pads are seriously worn out; you need to go to the car service immediately! True, sometimes such "new" pads are installed at the service station, which "sound" from the very first day. In this case, the auto mechanic tries to console him: be patient, they will get used to it, they will stop screaming ... In such a situation, the driver should demand a replacement. There should not be any rattle-squealing in a technically sound car on the road.

Other Signs:

·         Oddities in the behavior of the braking system. It slows down too much, and, moreover, with a metallic grinding, or, conversely, too weakly, with an uncharacteristic depression of the brake pedal, and after that the car "drags" longer than it should, does not stop immediately ... These are very serious symptoms. The brake pads are definitely out of order, and on a slippery road, this is fraught with a serious accident! Urgently to the car service.

·         Brake dust with metal shavings on the rims. If the braking system is a concern, but there is no certainty about wear, the driver needs to take a closer look at the wheels. What does the plaque look like on the rims under the wheel cover? If there are metallic glitters in this plaque, then the brake pads are in critical condition! The pad is worn out, driving safety is at risk. There is a story that one driver who arrived at a service station after he noticed chips on the disks, an auto mechanic asked: "Where is the tow truck that brought you?"

Listen to the recommendations of car manufacturers on the timing of replacing brake pads specifically for your car brand: discs will withstand 10-15 thousand km., Drum - in the region of 100 thousand.

Of course, the pads last longer for neat drivers. (Automatic driving lessons Wolverhampton)  Because careful drivers do not exceed the speed limit and avoid emergency braking. They inspect their vehicles in a timely manner, track any breakdowns and deterioration. And in order to learn confident and accurate driving and pass the driving license exams the first time, come to our driving school.