- 2/26/2025
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Car brakes or brake pads need to be changed from time to time depending on the amount of wear and tear they have suffered from use, as you know that the brakes are very important in the car to slow down and stop it completely from moving, and if the brakes are worn out, this will affect the braking process without a doubt.
It is very important to keep the brake system in general and the brake pads in particular intact and away from any malfunctions or wear all the time, so that the braking process is correct, and the car stops in emergency situations within the required distance; because their wear will prolong the distance and possibly cause an accident - God forbid -.
As for the cars offered by Motorgy, they are used cars for sale in Kuwait that are fully inspected, especially the brake system and brake pads, and all inspection details are in a comprehensive report to know the condition of the car you like within seconds, and to buy it at the best market price with the guarantee of the sales experts.
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What are brake pads?
Brake pads are parts made of ceramic or a metal alloy found in the brake system and are installed inside the brake caliper inside which the disk brake sits, and when you press the pedal, the pistons of the brake caliper will press the pads on the disk brake connected to the wheels and slow them down or stop them completely.
On the contrary, when you take your foot off the brake pedal or gradually ease the pressure on it, the pressure of the pads on the disk brakes will decrease and the speed of the car or the rotation of the wheels will increase because the friction will decrease, and the less friction, the smoother and freer the movement will be.
With frequent use, these pads will wear out and decrease in thickness due to friction with the disk brakes, and when you reach the stage where they need to be changed, you will hear a loud squeaking sound when you press the pedal; because they are designed for a special metal part to rub against the disk brakes to let you know that they need to be changed.
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The right time to change car brakes
As for when to change the brakes, it is the date recommended by the manufacturer of your car in the owner's manual, which depends on its age, thickness, performance, and this means the distance you have traveled, meaning that the longer you drive your car, the thinner the brake pads will be and the more they will need to be changed.
But if you want to know the manufacturer's recommended interval for your car, you should refer to the owner's manual or contact the dealership if you don't have it, or you can search online for your car model and take the information from reliable sources.
There are several websites specialized in cars that recommend changing the brake pads in the car every 35,000 to 80,000 km, but they should only be changed after inspecting it and making sure it needs to be changed, as each driver has a certain driving style, and each car has its own brakes.
Also, super sports cars have high-performance brakes that differ from those in regular cars, so the dates for changing them also differ, so you should always refer to the owner's manual to know the correct change date.
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There are several factors that lead to brake wear, such as driving style, whether the brakes are original or not, the weight of the car and the distance traveled, and these factors make it difficult to determine the correct time to change them.
The most important thing is to adhere to regular maintenance and the approved maintenance schedule, because every time you have your car serviced, the most important systems such as the brake system and brake pads will be checked to see if they need to be changed or not.
Also, it is important to check your car between seasons, especially before entering the summer and before entering the winter, as these seasons put more pressure on the brakes than other seasons, so it is important to check and prepare your car for these seasons, especially tires and brakes.
