Brake Replacement: What About Worn Brake Pads?
The braking system in your vehicle is oftentimes the only thing that prevents you from having an accident when on the road. It's important to have it inspected regularly and to also know for yourself about the problems with brake pads, rotors, and calipers that could eventually cause you to have a complete brake replacement on your vehicle.
Here are several problems to watch out for that can lead to a brake replacement:
* Worn-out Components - In addition to the disc, calipers, and rotors, another important component of the braking system are the brake pads. As pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the hydraulic pressure forces the brake pads against the metal disc. That means that friction is causing your vehicle to slow down and stop. This friction means that wear is inevitable.
* Scoring - Scoring is the worse kind of wear you can have with your pads. It's what happens when the friction material is completely worn off of the brake pad, leaving the metal stump to scrape tightly against the disc when the brakes are used. Scoring is the result of a lack of inspection and pad replacement over a prolonged time. It can also be caused by a piston that's stuck in place, which forces the pad to remain against the disc. Braking capacity will be seriously reduced and a screeching metallic noise will be heard whenever the brakes are used.
* Warping - Warping, which is also known as distortion, is caused when the discs have been heated and cooled unevenly. A vibration and shuddering can be felt through the pedal after the disc is warped. Brake discs normally don't warp till they start to become too thin, which means you will then need a complete brake replacement. The discs should always be replaced two at a time.
* Run-out - Another problem can also occur, similar to warping, that's called run-out. It's caused when a brake disc isn't installed properly over a drum. As a result, the brake disc will move from side to side over the edge of the drum.
* Corrosion - Corrosion and rust can eventually cause surface pitting over time. That normally doesn't require brake replacement unless the integrity of the brake disc is weakened.
Need to know more about a brake replacement? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive, The Hybrid Shop, for more information about brakes and to schedule an appointment. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
The braking system in your vehicle is oftentimes the only thing that prevents you from having an accident when on the road. It's important to have it inspected regularly and to also know for yourself about the problems with brake pads, rotors, and calipers that could eventually cause you to have a complete brake replacement on your vehicle.
Here are several problems to watch out for that can lead to a brake replacement:
* Worn-out Components - In addition to the disc, calipers, and rotors, another important component of the braking system are the brake pads. As pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the hydraulic pressure forces the brake pads against the metal disc. That means that friction is causing your vehicle to slow down and stop. This friction means that wear is inevitable.
* Scoring - Scoring is the worse kind of wear you can have with your pads. It's what happens when the friction material is completely worn off of the brake pad, leaving the metal stump to scrape tightly against the disc when the brakes are used. Scoring is the result of a lack of inspection and pad replacement over a prolonged time. It can also be caused by a piston that's stuck in place, which forces the pad to remain against the disc. Braking capacity will be seriously reduced and a screeching metallic noise will be heard whenever the brakes are used.
* Warping - Warping, which is also known as distortion, is caused when the discs have been heated and cooled unevenly. A vibration and shuddering can be felt through the pedal after the disc is warped. Brake discs normally don't warp till they start to become too thin, which means you will then need a complete brake replacement. The discs should always be replaced two at a time.
* Run-out - Another problem can also occur, similar to warping, that's called run-out. It's caused when a brake disc isn't installed properly over a drum. As a result, the brake disc will move from side to side over the edge of the drum.
* Corrosion - Corrosion and rust can eventually cause surface pitting over time. That normally doesn't require brake replacement unless the integrity of the brake disc is weakened.
Need to know more about a brake replacement? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive, The Hybrid Shop, for more information about brakes and to schedule an appointment. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
