Never needed such things once I got married. My wife typically reminds me to replace the brake pads every 20 to 30 trips to the market. Sure, that's a LOT of wasted brake pads, but a Happy Wife is a Happy Life. 😃
Inboard, and usually the wear sensor tab should be on leading edge with the rotor meeting the sensor first when driving forward. Whenever replacing pads, make note of how the current pads were installed and do it the same way. This of course assumes the previous pads were installed correctly. When in doubt, ask a professional tech and buy them a beer ;-)
12 jan 2020 3:22 pm est: thanks.0:31 brake-pad-wear-indicator scrape brake-disc automatically without needing to press foot-brake. so there is automatic-brake-pad-gap-adjuster which make sure gap between brake-pad and brake-disc always same, even though brake-pad-thickness decrease after brake-pad-degradation from braking.
I had my vehicle parked outside on my driveway for about a week or so. It's still new with only 200 miles on it. Then yesterday I decided to take it for a drive. However, when I released the parking brake and began rolling off my driveway, right before it moved forward, there was a loud thump or clank sound. I was slightly worried at first as I have never experienced this sound before. Is this normal? Does anyone have any idea what this could have been? 🤔
probably rust, which developed while your vehicle was parked for a week. The sound occured because the bond between rotor and pad surface broke free from vehicle movement.
That was really helpful, thank you! I am having front/back brake pads, front/back brake discs, and all four tyres replaced and was curious when the brake sensors on each axle were to be replaced. It looks like we can use the old brake sensors as long as they haven't shorted or tripped.
Strangely, I hear a slight screech and skipping noise when I press the brakes and it goes away when I take my foot off the brake pedal and accelerate. Just the opposite of what the mechanic said. Anyone any ideas as to what may be going on? Thinking about buying new front rotors and brake pads. My rotors are only 3 and a 1/2 years old. Thanks.
Depends on how you drive. If you're driving fast and thus stopping harder, then more often. If you're driving more smoothly then you should be good for a while honestly. You can visually check the breaks just by looking at them from the outside too, provided your rims aren't blocking a ton of your view. If they're still pretty thick, you've got some life left in em. If they're starting to look thin, consider a new set.
Finally, a good video explanation about this mysterious indicator
So which side does it go on
Never needed such things once I got married.
My wife typically reminds me to replace the brake pads every 20 to 30 trips to the market.
Sure, that's a LOT of wasted brake pads, but a Happy Wife is a Happy Life. 😃
Question what is the proper location for the pad with the low sensor metal clip thanks
Inboard, and usually the wear sensor tab should be on leading edge with the rotor meeting the sensor first when driving forward. Whenever replacing pads, make note of how the current pads were installed and do it the same way. This of course assumes the previous pads were installed correctly. When in doubt, ask a professional tech and buy them a beer ;-)
12 jan 2020 3:22 pm est: thanks.0:31 brake-pad-wear-indicator scrape brake-disc automatically without needing to press foot-brake. so there is automatic-brake-pad-gap-adjuster which make sure gap between brake-pad and brake-disc always same, even though brake-pad-thickness decrease after brake-pad-degradation from braking.
thank you. saved me from a heart attack
I had my vehicle parked outside on my driveway for about a week or so. It's still new with only 200 miles on it. Then yesterday I decided to take it for a drive. However, when I released the parking brake and began rolling off my driveway, right before it moved forward, there was a loud thump or clank sound.
I was slightly worried at first as I have never experienced this sound before. Is this normal? Does anyone have any idea what this could have been? 🤔
probably rust, which developed while your vehicle was parked for a week. The sound occured because the bond between rotor and pad surface broke free from vehicle movement.
That was really helpful, thank you! I am having front/back brake pads, front/back brake discs, and all four tyres replaced and was curious when the brake sensors on each axle were to be replaced. It looks like we can use the old brake sensors as long as they haven't shorted or tripped.
Strangely, I hear a slight screech and skipping noise when I press the brakes and it goes away when I take my foot off the brake pedal and accelerate. Just the opposite of what the mechanic said. Anyone any ideas as to what may be going on? Thinking about buying new front rotors and brake pads. My rotors are only 3 and a 1/2 years old. Thanks.
Very good video thank you.
Thank you for this
How often do people replace brake pads .. I'm a guy with 0 experience in Car and im about to own my first car and im curious.
Depends on how you drive. If you're driving fast and thus stopping harder, then more often. If you're driving more smoothly then you should be good for a while honestly. You can visually check the breaks just by looking at them from the outside too, provided your rims aren't blocking a ton of your view. If they're still pretty thick, you've got some life left in em. If they're starting to look thin, consider a new set.
Replace them as soon as they start making that “screaming” sound
How come I only hear it when making sharp turns?
This guy looks like James Hetfield! 🥂 Ty good info here!
lol no!
Pff! Bludy electronics, gimme old school squealers anyday