Front Brake Pad Replacement

Front Brake Pads & Maintenance 101

Although all brake pads are designed with the same objective, basic design, and material composite, how fast they wear out is significantly influenced by the pressures and heat that they consistently handle each time the driver pushed the brake pedal. Generally speaking, front brake pads will wear faster than the rear because of the physics involved in bringing a vehicle to a stop; front brake pads, at the front axle, handling more of the vehicle’s weight when stopping. This situation generally causes the front brake pads to need replacement service faster and with more replacements over the life of a vehicle. Our customers can know precisely when it is the best time to replace brake pads with an inspection; however, if you notice symptoms of worn brake pads, it is probably time for replacement service regardless of the vehicle’s mileage and distance to the next maintenance interval.

Symptoms of Worn Front Brake Pads

• Audible screech caused by the wear warning indicator
• Grinding noise caused by worn pads with the metal boot contacting the brake rotor disc
• Pulling to one side when braking
• Pulse in the brake pedal when pushed
• Shaking in the steering wheel or cabin when braking
• Brake pedal feels stiff or softer
• Brake system warning light
• Requiring more distance to stop