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Brake Pads Are An Essential Element of Your Car's Safety Equipment

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Brake pads are an integral element of the braking system in a
car. As you use your brakes in everyday driving, you will slowly
wear down, and, eventually, need to replace the brake pads.
Taking good care of your braking system will ensure the safety of
you and your family as you drive.


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Brake pads are an integral element of the braking system in a
car. As you use your brakes in everyday driving, you will slowly
wear down, and, eventually, need to replace the brake pads.

Disc brakes have been used on the front wheels of cars for
decades now - some models are even equipped with disc brakes on
all four wheels. You will still find some cars being made with
disc brakes at the front and drum brakes on the rear wheels. The
reason for this is that the front wheels carry the biggest
portion of the load under braking conditions, and disk brakes are
more effective.

Since the front wheels, and thereby the disc brakes, carry the
biggest portion of the load under braking conditions, it is
critical that your front brakes are operating as well as
possible. When it comes to your car's brakes, there is simply no
room for substandard or worn out parts.

Older cars that had disc brakes on the front were equipped with
what was referred to as a "squeaker bar" on the brake pad. This
piece of metal would make an extremely loud squeaking noise once
the brake pads were worn down. This was how you knew that it was
time to replace your worn-out pads. Cars today come with an
electronic sensor on the brake pad. When your brakes have worn
down, you will see a warning light on your dashboard.

When this dashboard light is illuminated, or when you start
hearing a squeak upon brake application, it is time for you to
have your brake pads replaced. If you wait to do so, you are not
only causing damage to the brake as a whole, but you are taking a
big safety risk.

If your car is equipped with a wear sensor in the brake pads, you
will want to have this sensor replaced along with the pads. The
sensor is not generally included with the new pads. If you wait
for your brake pads to wear down completely, they will begin to
damage your disc rotor - the replacement of which is costly.

When you press your brake pedal down, the pistons on your brake
caliper will push the brake pad down against the brake disc.
Ultimately, the pads pressing against the disc is what slows and
stops your car. As you can imagine, this process results in the
deterioration of your pads. This is how brake pads are supposed
to work; they are not intended to last the life of your car.

Brake pads are made from a variety of materials. You can purchase
pads made from longer-lasting materials if you wish. Those of
higher quality also help your car to stop more quickly under
heavy braking conditions. Choosing the highest quality brake
parts is a smart decision for your safety. Even if you own a
Chrysler, you can use aftermarket brakes that will outperform the
factory Chrysler parts. Chrysler parts work fine for most
drivers, but performance enthusiasts and those who want extra
stopping power, will often opt for aftermarket brake parts.

Be sure to use a great deal of care when replacing your brake
parts. If you do not feel comfortable with your own mechanical
skills, it may be best to have a professional install the new
parts for you. Working on your own brakes is not the time to test
your mechanical aptitude. If your brakes are installed
incorrectly, they may fail and cause a severe accident.

It is recommended that you have your brakes checked each time
your vehicle's oil is changed - about every 6,000 miles. This
quick inspection, paired with proper maintenance of your brake
pads, will prevent problems down the road, ensuring the safety of
you and your family.




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