BRAKE PADSBRAKE PADS

PURPOSEPURPOSE

Provide reliable stopping power with Provide reliable stopping power with high temperature friction materials high temperature friction materials to stop or slow the vehicle.to stop or slow the vehicle.

CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION

Steel backing plate.Steel backing plate. High temperature friction materials High temperature friction materials

made from various materials made from various materials (asbestos, metals, ceramics, etc…) (asbestos, metals, ceramics, etc…) riveted or bonded to the backing riveted or bonded to the backing plate.plate.

Small metal wear indicator tab.Small metal wear indicator tab. Anti-rattle clips may be attached. Anti-rattle clips may be attached.

LOCATIONLOCATION

Mounted in the caliper on each side Mounted in the caliper on each side of the brake rotor.of the brake rotor.

The brake material rides against the The brake material rides against the rotor.rotor.

PROBLEMSPROBLEMS Brake pads wear from normal use. Brake pads wear from normal use. Braking hard and fast causes them to Braking hard and fast causes them to

wear quicker, and puts stress on wear quicker, and puts stress on other parts.other parts.

Pads with material riveted on suffer Pads with material riveted on suffer from corrosion causing separation of from corrosion causing separation of the pad from the backing plate.the pad from the backing plate.

Excessively worn brake pads can Excessively worn brake pads can damage rotors as well.damage rotors as well.

DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSIS

Noise and vibration indicates a Noise and vibration indicates a problem. problem.

Visual inspection is required to Visual inspection is required to determine the required repairs.determine the required repairs.

A test drive should always be done A test drive should always be done first.first.

APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIRAPPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIR

Depending on vehicle design and Depending on vehicle design and desired quality of pads, costs are desired quality of pads, costs are between $25 to $100 or more.between $25 to $100 or more.

Labour for a PROPER job can range Labour for a PROPER job can range from 1½ hours to three or more if from 1½ hours to three or more if other services or parts are required.other services or parts are required.