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Brake Pads Replacement

Ever hear of some squealing when you step on the brakes? Do you feel some vibrations when braking? If this is the case, you need brake pads replacement immediately.

Brake Pads by Varun Palaniappan

In driving, safety is always a priority, and trust me, you don’t want to imagine or put yourself in a situation just like in the movies — where people have lost their brakes and have clung on for dear life, squealing in horrific agony.

With brake pads replacement, you can prevent accidents and prevent your tires, rotors, and calipers from being worn out too.

Importance of Brake Pads Replacement

First, replacing your brake pads or shoes is as important as the intention of using a car — to get from point A to point B safely. Do remember though that your car is a machine and as such, there’re recommended car maintenance schedules (including brake shoe replacement, tire pressure inspection, snow tires installation, disc brakes inspection, brake inspection, brakes repair, oil change, etc.). And lastly, you do need to stop when you get to point B, and how would you ever stop if you don’t step on the brakes?

Ride Time’s state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and our highly trained used truck service technicians are dedicated to getting you back on the road fast. Call or stop by with all of your questions about your used car or truck service and repair in Winnipeg.

Location

87 Oak Point Hwy
Winnipeg, MB
R2R0T8

Phone

204.272.6125 • 877.268.1006

Fax

204.783.7271

Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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FAQ

When should brake pads be replaced?

Brake pads should be replaced by an average of 40,000 to 50,000 miles and depending on how one drives. You’ll experience some signs that your brake pads are worn out. These include having the brake light on, the squeaking sound coming from the brakes or a soft brake pedal.

How do I know if my brake pads are worn out?

The symptoms that your brake pads need replacement because of being worn out are not so subtle. Worn brake pads include:

1. Brake pad indicator light is on.

If you noticed your brake pad indicator light is on and your parking brake isn’t being put to use, you need to have a certified technician take a look at your brake pads.

2. Leaking fluid

The leaking fluid may be brake fluid. This liquid is important as it helps transfer the pressure when you hit the brakes. If there’s insufficient or no brake fluid, you may have difficulty stopping the car.

3. High-pitched noise

Squeaking or squealing sounds are always not a good thing when it comes to driving. This is the first sign that your brake pads are worn out. When your brake pads become more excessively worn out, you’ll now hear a grinding sound.

4. Grinding sound

When you’re hitting the brakes and you noticed a grinding sound, it’s time to replace your brake pads immediately. If you leave it as it is, you’ll have the rotors damaged more that it may also need to be replaced, leading to higher repair costs.

5. Wobbling, vibrating or scraping

Vibrations when braking is a sign that your car brake pads are unevenly worn out. Also, your rotors need immediate repair.

6. Thin brake pads

Visually inspect your car brake pads for wear and tear. If it’s less than ¼ inch thick, consult a mechanic immediately.

7. Takes longer to stop

Aside from your car not stopping when you hit the brakes — another, a not-so-obvious sign that you need to have your brake pads replaced is when it takes longer to stop when stepping on it. This means that your braking system is completely worn out or the brake fluid is very low. Immediately get a certified mechanic to have your vehicle checked.

Should you change front and rear brake pads at the same time?

Not necessarily — you can replace one pair at a time, though. Check if you need to replace the pads or have the brake rotors repaired too. Both front or rear brake pads should be replaced at the same time, not necessarily all of them.

Often, the front brakes wear out more than the rear brakes. When you stop, the nose of your car goes down. Weight is pushing down on the front brakes, leading to more wear and tear.

What happens when brake pads wear out?

When you have worn brake pads, you’ll apply more pressure on the brakes more often to stop your car. The tires would wear out faster. Some things can happen when you drive with worn brakes:

One, your brakes may respond more slowly. You have to push down on the brakes more to stop.

Two, you can damage the calipers and brake rotors. If you’ve been driving with worn-out breaks for a significant time, the chances that your brake rotors and calipers are already damaged are high. The exposed metal of the worn-out pads will grind more against the rotors, further damaging it.

Three, worn brake pads damage tires especially when you put more pressure on them. Your tires may become unbalanced and will be worn out just like your brake system.

What causes brake pads to wear quickly?

The front brake pads wear out faster than the rear because of the weight transferred to the front. This forward momentum causes the front brake pads to wear out faster than the rear.

Do I need new rotors or just brake pads?

If brake rotors are thinner than the recommended thickness, you need to replace them immediately. Besides being worn down to a specified minimum thickness, some vehicles require new pads to go with new rotors since the rotors can’t be resurfaced without exceeding the dimension.

How long do brake pads last?

In urban and light traffic, brake pads may last 80,000 miles. However, brake pads are good to be replaced at 40,000 to 50,000 miles when used in urban areas.

Is it worth getting brakes done at the dealership?

Definitely, yes. Brakes are critical parts of a vehicle.

If dealerships use original factory-provided parts which costs more, brake pad replacement costs may be higher (including rotor or brake shoes replacement). However, some dealerships like Ride Time use high-quality parts but charge less for the installation compared to other dealerships. This Winnipeg, Manitoba-based dealership have certified technicians and mechanics that can professionally perform brake pads replacement.

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