Another friction compound may have a soft feel, and work quietly, but wear out much more quickly. Usually, the first sign of excessive brake-pad wear is a high-pitched squealing.This sound comes ...

Modern brake pads, especially aftermarket ones, tend to come painted or untreated. As road grime finds its way into the pads, ...

Pat Heine-Holmberg Swap out the old brake pads for shiny new ones. As you place the new pads into the support bracket, try to not touch the face of the pads. I like to wear latex gloves during ...

brake pads wear down and must be replaced as part of a car’s regular maintenance. How long they last depends both on the car’s design and how it is driven.