Since the brake pads of auto parts are consumables, in the process of use, the more the driving kilometers, the greater the wear of the brake pads. When wear reaches a critical point, it must be replaced.
In general, under normal driving conditions, we should check the brake pads every 5,000 kilometers. In addition to checking the remaining thickness, we also check the condition of surface wear, such as whether there is a difference in the degree of wear on the left and right sides, and whether the return is free, etc.
Brake pads are composed of two parts: friction material and iron lining plate. Don’t wait until the friction material is polished off. This will reduce the braking effect and bring about greater safety hazards. Nowadays, many vehicles have their own brake pad alarm function, which will remind the owner to replace it when the wear limit is reached, and the owner needs to pay more attention to this.
In addition, it is better to choose the replacement parts provided by the original factory, which can make the braking effect between the brake pads and the brake disc better and reduce the running-in time. After the replacement, the owner must first step on the brakes a few times to eliminate the gap between the grinding pads and the brake disc.
Under normal circumstances, the new brake pads need to be run in for about 200 kilometers to achieve a good braking effect. Therefore, car owners must still drive cautiously after changing the brake pads.
Three simple tricks to teach you how to self-check brake pads
It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself. Here we will introduce several time-saving, money-saving, simple and effective methods for self-inspection of brake pads – “one sleep, two listening and three inspections”.
First. Feel the strength. Do you feel like you can’t stop the car while driving? If you feel that the brakes are very difficult, it is very likely that the brake pads become soft and thin, and the friction is basically lost.
Second, listen to the sound. If there is a sound of “iron rubbing against iron” when you tap the brake lightly, the brake pads must be replaced immediately. This sound is due to the fact that the limit marks on both sides of the brake pads have directly rubbed the brake disc. In this case, the owner must also check the condition of the brake disc by the way. Since the price of brake discs is higher than that of brake pads, it is recommended that you check the brake pads frequently to avoid damage to the brake discs.
Third, check the thickness. The thickness of normal brake pads is generally about 1.5cm, and the thickness will gradually become thinner as the number of times of use increases. When we observe with the naked eye that the thickness of the brake pads is only about 1/3 of the original thickness (about 0.5cm), the owner must increase the frequency of self-checks and prepare to replace them at any time. Generally speaking, after driving about 60,000 kilometers, the owner should consider replacing it.
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