Car brake friction pads will gradually wear out during the braking process of the vehicle and are vulnerable parts. If the driver friends do not pay attention to the wear and tear of the brake friction pads on weekdays, it will not only bring safety hazards due to the reduction of the braking effect, but also endanger the safety of passengers, so it must be treated with caution. Brake pads should focus on the following issues during routine inspection and maintenance:
- Under normal driving conditions, the brake pads should be checked every 5,000 kilometers. In the inspection, it is not only necessary to measure the remaining thickness, but also to check the wear state of the brake pads. Compare whether the wear degree of the brake friction pads on both sides is the same, whether it can return freely, etc. If any abnormal situation is found, it must be dealt with immediately.
- Brake friction pads are generally composed of steel back and friction material. Do not wait for the friction material to wear off before replacing the brake friction pads. Some vehicles have a brake system alarm function. Once the wear limit is reached, the instrument will alarm to prompt replacement. The brake friction pads that have reached the limit of use must be replaced. Even if they can still be used for a period of time, the braking effect will be reduced and the driving safety will be affected.
- When replacing, it is necessary to replace the qualified brake friction pads produced by regular manufacturers. Only in this way can the braking effect between the brake friction pads and the brake disc be the best and the wear be minimized.
- When replacing the brake pads, special tools must be used to push the brake cylinder back. Do not use other crowbars to press back hard, which will easily lead to the bending of the guide screw of the brake caliper, and the brake friction plate will be stuck.
- After replacing the brake pads, be sure to step on the brakes a few times to eliminate the gap between the brake pads and the brake disc, and the brake pads need to be worn for 200 kilometers to achieve a good braking effect.
