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When Should Car Brake Pads Be Replaced?

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LePaisley

07/28/25 12:01pm

Here are the methods to determine when car brake pads need replacement: 1. Check the thickness. A new brake pad is generally about 1.5cm thick, and its thickness gradually decreases with continuous friction during use. When visual inspection shows that the brake pad thickness is only about 1/3 of the original (approximately 0.5cm), the owner should increase the frequency of self-inspection and be ready to replace them at any time. Of course, due to wheel hub design reasons, some car models do not allow visual inspection and require tire removal to complete the check. 2. Listen for sounds. If a 'metal-on-metal' squealing sound accompanies light braking (which could also be the effect of initial break-in after installation), the brake pads must be replaced immediately. This is because the wear indicators on both sides of the brake pads are already directly rubbing against the brake disc, indicating that the brake pads have exceeded their limit. In such cases, while replacing the brake pads, it is necessary to inspect the brake disc as well. Often, when this sound occurs, the brake disc has already been damaged. Even after replacing the new brake pads, the noise may persist, and in severe cases, the brake disc may need to be replaced. 3. Feel the resistance. If braking feels unusually strenuous, it is possible that the brake pads have largely lost their friction. In this case, they must be replaced immediately to avoid serious accidents.

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