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When Should You Replace Brake Pads?

When Should You Replace Brake Pads?

Imagine you're driving along the road on your way to a pumpkin patch or apple orchard and you press on your brake pedal to stop at the next light, but you only hear an eruption of a squealing noise. You panic because even the radio can’t drown out the sound. If you are experiencing noisy brakes ever time you apply pressure to the brake pedal, there’s a good chance that your brake pads need replacing. Let's examine all the signs of worn brake pads.   If you drive a car, SUV, or truck, you most likely have brake pads on the front, rear, or both ends of your vehicle. Similar to tires, front brake pads usually will wear down quicker than the ones on the rear of your automobile. However, we recommend replacing them all at once to make your life a little easier.   Brake pads generally need to be replaced after 50,000-75,000 km or so, but your braking habits, the quality of the brake pads, and the make, model, and age of your vehicle also factor in your brake ... read more

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