During our daily driving, the friction pad is like an unsung hero silently safeguarding our safety. However, many people often overlook its inspection. Even if some people remember to check it, most of them merely conduct a cursory examination of the remaining thickness and surface condition of the friction pad. Little do they know that there are many other crucial items that also require attention. Today, let's delve deeper into the comprehensive inspection points of the brake pad together.
Every time a routine vehicle maintenance is carried out, the remaining thickness of the brake pad is a must-check item. Once obvious signs of wear on the brake pad are detected, even if it has not yet reached the limit of its service life, it should be replaced in advance as a preventive measure. After all, the safety of the braking system allows no room for chance.
--Brake Fluid: Brake fluid has extremely strong water-absorbing properties. Once water mixes in, during braking, the high temperature generated by friction will rapidly vaporize the water. These gases are compressed in the brake fluid, which will severely reduce the braking effect and may even lead to a complete failure of the braking function, directly threatening driving safety. Therefore, regularly checking the condition of the brake fluid and dealing with the water issue in a timely manner is the key to ensuring the braking performance.
--Brake Disc pad: With usage, the brake disc pad will inevitably experience wear. When the wear reaches a certain extent, if they are not replaced in a timely manner, the braking efficiency will drop significantly, and the braking distance will also increase. So, paying attention to their wear condition in a timely manner and replacing them at the appropriate time can keep the braking system operating efficiently all the time and provide reliable support for every braking action.
--Brake Drum: When inspecting the brake friction pad, never overlook the wear condition of the brake drum. If indentations appear on the contact surface, it will directly reduce the contact area with the brake friction pad, affecting the braking effect. Therefore, once such a problem is found, it is necessary to repair or replace it in a timely manner to ensure that the two fit closely and achieve the best braking performance.
