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How often do brake pads need to be replaced?

By, CoolMotor

• 2024-04-18
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People often ask how often brake pads should be replaced. This is a difficult question to answer. In addition to saving time on braking when running long distances, the most important thing is whether the driving method is appropriate, such as the driving lead. If you can master it well, you will find that many times there is no need to apply the brakes at all. Generally speaking, a pair of brake pads can last for 100,000 kilometers. If used well, it can even reach 150,000 kilometers.

Brake pad replacement

Since each driver applies the brakes differently, it is difficult to determine how often the brake pads need to be replaced. The only way is to check the degree of wear of the brake pads during routine inspections. If it reaches the critical point, it must be replaced immediately.

Disc brake pad replacement is relatively simple. Remove the tire, loosen the screws of the brake caliper, remove the brake pad, and replace it with a new one. The whole process takes at least 5 minutes and does not require any adjustment.

It is slightly more difficult to replace drum brakes. You need to remove the wheel and then the brake drum before replacing the brake pads. Pay attention to the overlap between the new brake pads and the brake drum. If the overlap is not good, sometimes it needs to be polished. ;When assembling, it is necessary to adjust the gap between the brake pad and the brake drum. In short, this is a slightly technical job.

Correct driving style can make brake pads last longer

Slamming on the brakes when encountering some problem is a favorite thing for people with poor driving skills, but it is actually a hidden danger of accidents. I believe you may have had this experience: the car in front of you was going well, and there was nothing wrong with the road ahead, but someone inexplicably applied the brakes, catching the car behind you off guard, and there was a high possibility of a rear-end collision. This is a typical road killer.

In addition, there are people who have only two choices when driving: gas or brake. The frequency of braking reaches a very high level. In fact, such people are not a minority. The result of this is naturally that the brake pads have to be replaced every 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers.

The correct way to drive is to pay full attention at all times, keep an eye on the road, stop the gas and slow down in advance if there is a problem, and decide whether to apply the brakes according to changes in the situation. Doing so can save gas and extend the life of the brake pads.