How to Check Your Brake Pads
As the only thing that will stop your car in case of an emergency, brakes are a pretty big deal. But because we use them daily, we might overlook testing them. It's important not to get complacent, however - brake pads wear over time, so you might not notice the gradual decline in their effectiveness. When you press down on your brake pedal, the fluid causes pistons in the caliper to press the brake pad against the brake disc, slowing down your car. The harder you push, the tighter the pistons squeeze, and the faster your car comes to a stop.
The only way you can be sure when you need to replace your brake pads is by checking them regularlyJust like every piece of machinery, brake pads wear with use. General wisdom states that you should replace your brake pads every 30,000 miles, while brake discs can last up to double this time. However, there are no magic numbers in car maintenance, and the only way you can be sure when you need to replace your brake pads and discs is by checking them regularly.