Never ignore brake pads that need replacing. Most vehicles are fitted with wear sensors to detect when front or rear brake pads are getting critically low. However, there are other signs to look out for too.
The most obvious indication is a brake pad wear warning light such as the one above.
It will show on the car's display board to indicate that at least one set of pads is almost worn out and a replacement needs to be fitted.
However, not all cars are equipped with brake pad sensors. If your car doesn't have them, you must make sure the pads are inspected and checked by a professional regularly.
Services will assess the condition of brake pads but at other times, listen and look for the possible flaws mentioned below.
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If you can hear a loud screeching sound when braking it's a real warning sign that new brake pads are needed, or at least the current ones require inspection.
If you hear a grinding noise, it's likely the brake pads have been worn down completely. If this happens you should not drive the vehicle and arrange for the brakes to be checked and replaced as soon as possible.
It's sometimes possible to look at the brake pads for wear and tear.
Depending on the vehicle model, you may be able to see the outer pad by looking through the spokes of the wheel – the outer pad will be pressed against the brake disc.
There should be at least 3mm of pad visible. If you see anything less, get the brake pads inspected.
This is the kind of check you should be getting during a car service, but be aware that some unscrupulous garages might be skipping the removal of your wheel to check, so use a garage you trust, or use a RAC Mobile Mechanic.
While braking, if the vehicle feels as if it pulls to one side, then it's likely that a brake fault exists.
Uneven pad wear will be caused by an imbalance in braking efficiency, which needs to be checked and rectified.
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