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When To Replace A Brake Pad

The brake pads on your car are very important parts. They play a big role in your car's braking system. If your brake pads fail, you'll have trouble stopping your car.

As a car owner, you want to stay on top of your brake pads at all times. If your brake pads start to fail, you'll be able to replace them before it gets quite bad. The first step to maintaining your brake pads is to know when it's time to replace your brake pads. We'll help you with that.

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

Old vs new brake pads

The longevity of your brake pads depends on several factors:

  • The quality of the brake pads: Low quality brake pads tend to wear out faster. High quality ones last much longer. For quality, you can't go wrong with OEM.
  • Your driving style: If you drive in stop and go city traffic, or ride your brakes often, your pads won't last long.

What if you're driving with quality brake pads (think OEM), and if your driving style is normal, though? Your pads will last between 30K and 70K miles. If you drive about 15K miles a year, your pads will last about 2-4 years. This applies to both front brake pads and rear brake pads in a disc braking system.

Even though brake pads can last a long time, it's still smart to check your pads every now and then. Are you unsure how to check brake pads? This guide will walk you through the process: How To Diagnose A Failing Brake Pad.

When's The Best Time To Replace Your Brake Pads?

This is another common question car owners ask. Should you replace your brake pads in regular intervals (say, every 2 years)? Or should you watch how much life is left on your pads and replace them accordingly? Should you wait until your pads are almost bald to replace them?

You want to check your brake pads from time to time. Be sure to replace the pads when there's about 3-4mm of pad life left. Replacing your pads in regular intervals is pretty risky. There's a chance your pads will fail before then. If your pads still have a lot of pad life left, replacing them would be a waste of money. So the wisest, safest, and cheapest option is to watch your pads and replace them when necessary.

Do you live in a cold climate? If your pads look like they'll go bad sometime during winter, replace them before winter rolls around. That way, you'll stay safe all winter. Your car needs predictable stopping power with snow and ice on the road.

Looking For Replacement Brake Pads?

OEM brake variety

Look no further than us. We carry genuine OEM brake pads for many different makes and models. Even better, we offer wholesale pricing and fast shipping. Whether you have a Honda, BMW, Hyundai, Porsche, or anything else, we likely have what you need.

Do you need help finding the right OEM brake pads for your vehicle? We'll be happy to help if you contact us!