Attention of the car owner, please replace the brake pads in a timely manner if these three situations occur!
Today we will talk about the maintenance of the brake system. If your car encounters the problems mentioned below, it is important to replace the brake pads in a timely manner.
1.The brake pads are worn to one-third
The thickness of the new brake pads produced by the car is around 1.5 centimeters. As the distance traveled by each car and the driving habits of the owner vary, the degree of wear on the car's brake pads will also vary.
The common sense that old drivers know is that when the brake pads become thinner, the stroke of pressing the brake pedal will become longer. Therefore, when car owners check the thickness of the brake pads, if they find that the thickness of the brake pads is only 3-5 millimeters, which is less than one-third of the new brake pads, they need to be highly vigilant, increase the frequency of regular inspections, and prepare to replace them with new ones Brake pads.
2.The brake pad wear indicator light comes on
For car owners who are unable to determine the thickness of their brake pads, they can refer to the brake pad wear indicator light on the car. Everyone knows that the indicator lights on the dashboard of a car are used to display the working status of various systems. If the car starts and the alarm light comes on, it indicates that there is a problem with the car.
Many cars come with brake pad sensing lines. When the brake pads wear to 2-3 millimeters, the brake pad wear indicator light on the dashboard will light up, indicating that the brake pads have reached their wear limit. Continuing to drive can easily lead to the risk of losing control of the vehicle. The car owner must immediately replace the brake pads and sensing wires.
3.Abnormal noise when braking
Drivers may hear strange noises while braking, similar to the friction between metal plates and the increase in pedal travel. At this time, everyone should pay attention to checking the usage of their brake pads.
Also, check if the brake discs are worn to prevent serious traffic accidents caused by brake failure. Generally, if the mileage exceeds 30000 kilometers, the frequency of inspection needs to be increased. The lifespan of the brake pads is also closely related to personal habits. During driving, it is important to collect oil in advance to slow down, and to lightly apply the brakes in non emergency situations. This not only saves fuel, but also extends the lifespan of the brake pads.
Finally, there are millions of roads, and driving safety is the first priority. I hope the above points can be helpful to all car owners by regularly inspecting car parts and promptly addressing safety hazards.
