How Long Do Brake Pads Last Mount Pocono PA
How Long Do Brake Pads Last?
Your brakes might be the most important safety system in your car. Like every part though, they need maintenance every so often to keep working properly. The most common work that your brakes will need is to have your brake pads replaced. So, how long do brake pads last?
Ray Price Chevrolet looks at how these important parts work to help drivers in Scranton, East Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono stop and slow down safely.
How Long Do Brake Pads Last For?
How long your brake pads last really depends on how you drive. You may need new ones after only 25,000 miles, while some may last as much as 70,000 miles. It all depends on what kind of driver you are.
If you typically drive the speed limit and gracefully come to a stop at a light or a Stop sign, your brake pads will usually stay in good condition longer. A more aggressive driver who has to slam on the brakes more often will probably have to get new brake pads sooner.
Every time you stop in for routine maintenance like oil changes or an inspection, a technician will look at your brake pads to see how they're holding up and determine if they need to be replaced yet.
How Do Brake Pads Work?
Your brakes use pressure and friction to slow your car down. When you step on the brake pedal, the pressure you apply travels through your brake lines and out to your wheels. Each wheel is made up a spinning rotor with a set of calipers hovering just above them.
That pressure is used to make the calipers press up against or clamp down on the rotors. The brake pads are attached to the inside of the calipers and are designed to create friction when they make contact with the rotors.
It's this friction and pressure that allow you to slow down and stop safely. Stopping a fast-spinning metal rotor is a tough task though. That's why brake pads are designed to wear down and will need to be replaced every so often.
Signs You Need New Brake Pads
Chances are you're already familiar with the most well-known sign that you need new brake pads. Whether it's been on your vehicle or one nearby, you've probably squeaking brakes before. Believe it or not, this infamous noise is actually a built-in maintenance reminder.
Brakes pads wear down by design. So, most manufacturers have installed a small tab, about the size of a small screw, inside the brake pads. When the pads wear down far enough, this indicator tab will make direct contact with the rotor and create that high-pitched squeaking sound.
Sometimes your brakes might squeak for a bit after a storm or in the morning then stop. This is usually from moisture on the rotors and will go away soon. If your brakes are consistently squeaking, that's a clear sign that it's time to get your brake pads replaced.
Brake Service & Parts
Visit the service center at Ray Price Chevrolet whenever you hear that helpful squeaking. We have a team of highly trained, certified Chevy technicians who can take care of all your brake maintenance.
Our team only uses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. That means the brake pads we install were sized, designed, and made specifically for your Chevy and will give you better performance.
To learn more about how long brake pads last, contact us or visit our dealership. We pride ourselves on helping drivers in Scranton, East Stroudsburg, and Mount Pocono slow down and stop safely every time.
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