Brake pads are key safety components in automotive braking systems, and their performance directly affects the braking effect of the car, which is closely related to the safety of the car. Therefore, daily maintenance of brake pads is particularly important. In daily inspection and maintenance, the following aspects should be emphasized:
① Under normal driving conditions, the brake pads should be checked every 5000 kilometers. Not only should the remaining thickness be checked, but also the wear status of the brake pads, whether the degree of wear on both sides is the same, and whether the return is smooth. If any abnormal situation is found, it must be dealt with immediately.
② Don't wait until all the friction material is worn out before replacing the shoes. For example, the front brake pads of Jetta cars have a new thickness of 14 millimeters, while the maximum thickness for replacement is 7 millimeters, including a thickness of over 3 millimeters for the iron lining plate and nearly 4 millimeters for the friction material. Some vehicles are equipped with brake shoe warning function, and once the wear limit is reached, the instrument panel will sound an alarm prompt to replace the brake shoes. Brake pads that have reached their limit of use must be replaced. Even if they can still be used for a period of time, it will reduce the braking effect and affect driving safety.
