Your car sends out these 3 signals to remind you to repalce the brake pads.

As a car owner, knowledge of brake pads is very important to keep your car safe. Brake pads are an important part of a car’s braking system and they play an important role in keeping you and your family safe on the road. However, over time, brake pads wear out and need to be replaced to maintain their effectiveness.

For a typical front-drive family car, the service life of the front brake pads is about 50,000 – 60,000 km, and the service life of the rear brake pads is about 80,000 – 90,000 km. However, this may vary depending on the vehicle model, road conditions and driving habits. Therefore, it is very important to know how to tell when to replace brake pads.

Here are three ways to check the condition of brake pads

1. Electronic alarm device: Some models are equipped with an electronic alarm device to alert the driver when brake pads need to be replaced. These devices display a worn brake pad warning message on the car dashboard to indicate when replacement is required.

2. Metal spring device: If your car does not have an electronic alarm device, you can rely on the metal spring device on the brake pads. When the worn spring on the brake pads comes into contact with the brake disc, a “squeaking” metal squeak will be emitted when braking, reminding you that the brake pads need to be replaced.

3. Visual inspection: Another way to check the condition of brake pads is visual inspection. When the thickness of the brake pads is only about 5mm, it is very thin and needs to be replaced. However, some models do not have visual inspection requirements and may require tyre removal to complete.

In addition to these three methods, you can also feel when the brake pads are approaching their useful life. When you hit the brakes, you may feel the brake pedal vibrate, and the car may take longer to stop. If you experience any of these situations, it’s time to replace the brake pads.

In conclusion, knowing when to replace your brake pads is essential to avoid costly repairs and keep you safe on the road. You can tell exactly when to replace your brake pads by using electronic warning devices, metal spring devices, visual inspection, or feeling vibrations through the brake pedal. As a responsible car owner, it is imperative to keep your brake pads in good condition to keep you and others safe on the road.