2007-07-30 22:12:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A lot of places have free brake inspection. With about 35K miles on a set of brakes, it is not a bad idea to have them inspected. There are devices installed on some cars that will notify you if the pads are worn enough to be replaced. Others have a metal piece that will start to make noise as you drive, it will be like a small squeal that comes in short blasts. It is noticeable when you are driving slow.
good luck.
2007-07-30 22:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot see the brake pads through the holes in the wheel cover, you will have to jack up the car and remove the wheel to have a look.
If you see 3mm or less material on your shoes, you should get them replaced asap. Leaving it to later could cause you to forget and then the squealing starts and it's too late. The damage will be done.
The shoe is usually about 10mm thick with maybe 10mm of brake material on it. you should be able to judge if there's a third of the material left or not.
You will have to have both sets changed at the same time to avoid uneven braking. Ferodo usually do sets for between £18 and £40 depending on your car make and model. You can get them from a local motor factors or local Halfords but get a mechanic to fit them if you are unsure of what to do as it's not a straightforward operation in some cases...
2007-07-31 04:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 04:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can hear squeeqy noise every time you hit the brake while moving, that noise comes from a metal that is in contact with the break disk or drum, it touches the disc or drum if the brake pad are already hin in size due to wear.
2007-07-30 23:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by dewo96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should here a squel and feel a grind.they put in extra material at the base of pads that make the squel and grind so u know its time
2007-07-30 22:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sound you get when braking hard changes, and you find you don't slow up as quickly as before.
don't leave it too long or you will be paying for new discs too!
2007-07-30 22:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When You hit the car in front.
2007-08-01 04:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you hit the car in front
2007-07-30 23:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by finephilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often the sqeelers are engaged when you need new pads...check for wear 3mm or less replace them
2007-07-30 22:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by john b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a light will come on on the dashboard or you will hear a grinding noise
2007-07-31 00:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋