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When a car's brakes start to lose their effectiveness, the first thing to look at is the level of wear on the brake pads. First and foremost, here's how a car's disc brake system works: when you step on the brake pedal, the pressurized brake caliper tightens, causing the pads to "bite" the brake disc, which is itself integral to the wheel. By rubbing against the rotors, the pads slow...

All cars are equipped with disc brakes and brake pads. Brake pads are inserted into a brake caliper that grips the brake disc when the vehicle is moving to slow and stop the vehicle. A brake pad is a wearing part, as its lining loses material as it rubs against the disk. A good quality pad will provide good braking performance. Why replace your brake pads? The primary reason for...

Brake pads are wear parts that lose thickness due to friction against the brake disc, which slows the vehicle. The normal thickness of brake pads is about 15 mm, with a minimum thickness of 3 mm. To check the wear of your brake pads, use a brake caliper. Understanding how brakes work A standard brake system consists of A brake disk: As the name suggests, this is a disk. It...