What are the effects of thin brake pads?
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Thin brake pads may cause damage to the brake discs. The most severe consequence could be brake failure. Potential issues caused by thin brake pads: Abnormal noises may occur when braking during normal driving; The pedal travel distance may become longer when braking during normal driving; It may cause damage to the brake discs; The most severe consequence could be brake failure. Service life of brake pads: The service life of front brake pads is approximately 20,000-40,000 kilometers, while rear brake pads last about 60,000-100,000 kilometers. Typically, a new set of brake pads is about 1.5cm thick. During use, as the calipers and pads wear down, the pads gradually become thinner. When the visible thickness reduces to about 0.5cm, the brake pads should be replaced immediately.