I was performing a brake job on a 2002 Hyundai Eleantra. The caliper guide pins were corroded on both sides and the pad wear was uneven. It was so bad, one side needed a new bracket because the guild pin rusted so bad. It was obvious on the last couple of brake jobs the technician failed to […]
Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them. Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and prevent the new pads from suffering the same fate. It can also help you to recommend a brake repair that returns the […]
Electronic brake pad wear sensors can be found on a variety of vehicles, including domestics like Cadillac and Chevy. Also, brake pad wear sensors can be found on BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz and Audi vehicles. These give a more accurate reading on brake pad depth compared to squealer metal tabs that make noise that most […]
https://youtu.be/Ar5zIqZN4zI You may not realize this but brake friction material is actually porous. This porosity can cause water to make its way to the backing plate. When this happens corrosion happens. Corrosion happens between the friction material and the backing plate you get delamination. This is a big safety issue. […]
These images are from a 2016 KIA Soul. The driver first complained that their brakes were making noise. When the car was parked inside the shop, the right rear wheel locked up and the vehicle could not be moved. When the wheel was removed, half of the inboard pad was missing. When the outboard pad […]
In a story posted on Torque News, they surveyed a Toyota Prius Facebook owner’s group on brake repairs. The results are surprising. 60% said their brake rotors and pads had lasted over 100,000 miles, 20% said that the brakes had lasted over 200,000 miles, and 6% said the brakes had lasted between 160K and 200K […]
With the world’s largest automotive DIY channel on YouTube, ChrisFix helps people across the world with car issues, teaching millions of fans how to fix and maintain their vehicles with step-by-step demos and insight. Recently, the star highlighted the benefits of galvanized brake pads on Instagram, while showing how traditional painted brake pads can lead […]
Recently, scientist in the US collected water and air samples from roadways as part of an environmental impact study. When they sorted through the particles and classified the pollutants, they came to a surprising conclusion. The majority of the particles didn’t come from tailpipes… they came from brake pads and tires. The scientist found the […]
This is painful to watch if you are a Corvette fan. This owner pulled his 1966 Chevrolet Corvette out of the garage only to find out the brakes were not working. From the owner: “First time pulling my 1966 Vette out of the basement garage in six months. I backed up my steep driveway showing […]