What Does Brake Shoe Wear Mean?
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It means the brake shoe has reached the wear limit warning and needs replacement, otherwise it may lead to brake failure. Below are relevant details: 1. Composition: Brake shoes generally consist of two parts - the iron backing plate and the friction material. Never wait until the friction material is completely worn out before replacing the shoes. For front brake shoes, the new pad thickness is 14mm, and the replacement limit thickness is 7mm, which includes over 3mm of iron backing plate thickness and nearly 4mm of friction material thickness. 2. Warning function: Some vehicles are equipped with brake shoe wear warning systems. Once the wear limit is reached, the dashboard will alert you to replace the shoes. Shoes that have reached their service limit must be replaced immediately, as continuing to use them even for a short period will reduce braking effectiveness and compromise driving safety.