Automobile brake pads are a kind of vulnerable parts, and the replacement time is determined according to the mileage, road conditions, driving habits and the quality of the brake pads. Compared with brake discs, the service life of brake pads is shorter. It is usually recommended that car owners replace the brake pads after 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers have been used. The braking system actually requires regular maintenance. Car owners need to replace the brake fluid regularly (with a shelf life), and the brake pads and brake discs (drums) as worn parts also need to be replaced in time after a certain degree of wear, especially the brake pads are often ignored. The following brake pad manufacturers will take you to determine when to replace the brake pads.

So how often do you change the brake pads? The following editor will introduce to you!

Normally, if the thickness difference between the two sides of the brake lining on the fixed brake caliper reaches 1.5mm, when the thickness difference reaches 3.0, the thickness difference on both sides of the brake lining of the floating brake caliper needs to be replaced. Millimeters However, it is impossible to accurately determine whether the brake pads are worn or not through simple visual observation. It is recommended to use a ruler to measure the thinner part of the brake pad to see if it is within the allowable range. At the same time, observe whether the car alarm indicator lights up. When the brake pads are contaminated by a large area of grease or are abnormally worn or damaged, they should also be replaced in time.

As a wearing part, brake pads have a certain "life cycle", but if you ask the editor how long it takes to replace or how many kilometers need to be replaced, I really can’t answer you, because brake pads do not have a strict warranty period, and there are too many Many factors affect the degree of wear.

For example, the quality of car brake pad brands, the owner's personal car habits, and the driving environment of the car can be said to be "one car, one condition".

PS: There is a small suggestion that the owner can check the front brake pads when driving 30,000 kilometers and check the rear brake pads when driving 100,000 kilometers.