How long to replace the brake pads?

Release time:

2023-02-06

Because the frequency of each driver's brake is different, it is difficult to define how long 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.

People often ask how often the brake pads are replaced. This is a difficult question to answer. In addition to often running long distances and saving brakes, the important thing is whether the driving style is appropriate, such as the amount of driving in advance. If you can master it well, you will find that in many cases you don't need to step on the brakes at all. A pair of brake pads can be used for 100000 kilometers. If used well, it can even reach 150000 kilometers.

● Replacement of brake pads

The brake pads of disc brakes are relatively simple to replace. Remove the tires, loosen the screws of the brake calipers, you can take off the brake pads, and then replace them with new ones. The whole process is up to 5 minutes without any adjustment.

The replacement of drum brakes is slightly more difficult. You need to remove the wheels and then remove 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, adjust the gap between the brake pad and the brake drum. In short, this is a slightly technical work.

The correct driving style can make the brake pads longevity

When you encounter some problems, you slam on the brakes. This is the love of people with poor driving skills, but it is actually a hidden danger of accidents. I believe you may have such an experience: the car in front of you is walking well, and there is nothing wrong with the road ahead, but people inexplicably put on the brakes, which caught the car behind you off guard, and there is a great possibility of rear-end collision. This is the typical road killer.

In addition, there are people in the process of driving, the foot has only two choices: refueling, step on the brakes. The frequency of stepping on the brakes has reached a high level. In fact, such people are not a minority. The result of this is naturally 2-30000 kilometers, you have to change the brake pads.

It means that the correct driving style is to keep your full attention at all times, look at the six roads, stop the oil and slow down in advance when problems are found, and decide whether to apply the brakes according to changes in the situation. This can save gasoline and extend the life of the brake pads.