When Will my Vehicle's Rear Brake Pads Need Replacement?

The ideal way for the average person to know when to replace rear brake pads given that they want to get the maximum service life is with routine brake system inspections. If you hear an audible screech when braking, it is likely the brake pad warning indicator striking the rotor disc signaling that little brake pad remains and brake pad replacement is due. For your next brake pad service, why not consider one of our parts & service specials?   

Brake Pads and Routine Brake System Maintenance 101

Brake pads create the resistance necessary to stop a vehicle when they get clamped powerfully against the brake rotor under tremendous force. The intense nature of this work and the limited nature of how long brake pads will last demand that brake pads receive regular inspections and replacement service when they wear out. To further complicate the situation, front and rear brake pads generally wear at different rates due to them handling variable loads when positioned at the front versus rear axle. Because rear brake pads can wear at a different rate and will likely need replacement at a different interval.