5 Signs You Need New Brake Pads
There are many car owners who don't consider brake maintenance a priority - until there's a problem. Don't make this mistake. When you press the brake pedal, a complex network of parts comes into play. In order to keep the system functioning properly, certain components must be replaced on a regular basis. Of these components, the one you will probably replace most often is the brake pad . Brake Pad What are brake pads and how do they work? In most modern cars, the front two wheels have a brake unit that relies on what are called rotors: metal discs behind each wheel. On top of each one is a clip-like device called a caliper. When you depress the brake pedal, the caliper begins to close, squeezing the rotor from both sides. This action creates friction, causing the wheels to spin more slowly until they come to a complete stop. Brake pads are the removable surfaces that the caliper uses to make contact with the rotors during this process. These brake pads do not last for