What to Do When Brake Pads Are Noisy?
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Brake pads can become noisy due to excessive wear or overly hard material. Below are detailed explanations of the causes and solutions: 1. Excessive wear of brake pads: Brake pads have a limited lifespan. When they reach the warning line or are excessively worn, they often produce abnormal noises, typically characterized by sharp metal friction sounds, along with poor braking performance. Solution: For excessively worn brake pads, visit a 4S shop or repair shop to replace them. The noise itself is not a major issue, but the braking performance is significantly affected. 2. Overly hard brake pad material: Original brake pads are usually made of semi-metallic materials, which can easily generate noise when rubbing against the brake disc. Solution: Consider replacing the brake pads with NAO formula pads, low-metallic pads, or ceramic pads. However, avoid replacing them with overly soft pads. 3. Presence of foreign objects: Foreign objects such as sand or stones can get lodged between the brake pads or disc, causing noise during braking. Solution: Owners can have the brake disc cleaned at a repair shop. Generally, the debris mainly adheres to the brake disc and rarely affects the brake pads.