Used car brake pads wear often overlooked

Used car brake pads wear often overlooked

Often there is still a car careless car owners will forget, Xiao Bian and you today tutoring this knowledge.

Fault: Effect on braking effect

A Geely Panda is undergoing a "health check" at the 4S shop. The appraiser pointed at the brake pads and said: “The thickness of the brake pads is generally 1.2~1.5cm. When the car is opened for two or three years, it usually wears to a thickness of about 1cm. At this time, it needs to be replaced.” And the gill car being evaluated, the brakes The sheet wear is small, and its thickness is 1.2 cm.

In the end, Xiao Bian concludes that the wear of the brake pads will rarely be noticed. In general, when we purchase used cars, we will only open the appearance of the engines, tires, and interior and exterior of vehicles, but put these “brake pads, engines, ignition wires, etc.” Invisible parts are ignored. Do not underestimate these parts, if the inspection is not careful will cause security risks.

Xiao Bian recommendations: If the thickness is less than 1 cm, or there are obvious scratches, it is recommended to replace, otherwise there will be brake effects decline, and even the consequences of wheel lock.