The Importance of Regular Brake Pad Replacement

Brake pads are an essential component of the brake system. When brakes are applied, the brake pads apply friction to the brake disc or drum to slow down to stop the vehicle. Through regular use, the brake pads tend to wear down. Once the brake pads have worn down to a certain thickness, the vehicle's braking performance starts to get compromised. This also puts excessive stress on the other components of the brake system, such as the rotors, which can be damaged and require resurfacing or replacement service. As the brakes are directly related to the vehicle's safety, we highly recommend that you have a regular brake pad inspection service.

How Often and When to Replace Brake Pads?

The owner’s manual of your vehicle should specify the service interval for brake pad replacement. If you are not to find this recommendation, you can simply bring your vehicle to our service center, and our qualified technician can guide you in the brake pad service interval. Several factors influence the service interval, such as the type of brake pads, usage, driving conditions, environmental conditions, and more. Having brake inspections every time you get tire rotation is convenient and makes it easy to follow a schedule for an inspection. Common signs of worn-out brake pads include spongy or stiff brake pedal, decreased brake performance, or grinding noise when braking.