In the braking system of a car, brake pads are the most critical safety component and one of the most frequently used components in daily driving. Regular maintenance and upkeep are essential. Industry insiders say that the daily maintenance of brake pads is relatively simple, mainly consisting of regular inspections, paying attention to the thickness of brake pads, timely replacement of brake pads, and reducing emergency braking to extend their service life.
The effective usage mileage of general brake pads is about 40000 kilometers, with slight increase or decrease according to personal usage habits. Due to heavy traffic in urban areas, the corresponding losses are relatively high. Car owners should try to reduce sudden braking when driving, so that the brake pads will have a longer service life.
In addition, it is also recommended that car owners regularly go to the 4S store for supporting inspections to check if the card issuance and other related components are loose or displaced. Loosening the hairpin can lead to varying degrees of wear on the left and right brake pads, shortening their service life. In addition, a complete set of car brake system care needs to be carried out to increase lubrication and check for rust and other issues with the parts. It is recommended that car owners replace the brake oil every year, as the water content of the brake oil will exceed 3% after one year of use. Excessive water content can easily cause high temperatures and vaporization during braking, which will reduce the braking effect of the car.
Currently, most cars have brake pad warning lights installed, and car owners usually judge whether to replace the brake pads based on whether the brake pad warning light on the dashboard is on. In fact, the warning light on is the last line, which indicates that the brake pads have almost lost their effectiveness. After the brake pads are completely ground, the brake fluid will significantly decrease. At this point, the metal base and brake pads of the brake pads are already in a state of iron grinding, and shiny iron chipping can be seen near the edge of the tire rim. Failure to replace them in a timely manner can cause significant damage to the wheel hub. Therefore, it is recommended that you replace the brake pads that are close to the end of their lifespan in advance, and cannot rely solely on warning lights to determine.
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