How Often Should You Replace Your Brake Pads
Brake pads wear down over time, & how quickly they do that depends on several factors. You need to visit your Porsche enter to have the pads inspected & replaced regularly, & it is a good idea to learn the signs that you need new pads, too.
How Often Should You Replace Your Brake Pads at Your Local Porsche Center?
How often you need to replace the pad on your brakes can vary considerably. It all depends on what types of pads are used in your car, your driving habits, and where you typically drive. Ceramic pads last longer than metallic and organic pads, and pads used in cars that mainly drive on the highway last longer than pads used on cars that mainly drive in urban areas.
If you mainly stick to the highways, then the pads on your brakes could last up to 60,000 miles, or even 80,000 miles. However, if you mainly drive in urban areas or heavy traffic, or if you’re prone to being a little heavy-footed on the brakes, then you may need to change the pads every 25,000 to 35,000 miles. In some cases, you may even need to change the pads more frequently than that.
What Are Some Signs That You Need to Replace the Pads on Your Brakes ASAP?
Noise
Your pads are designed to start making noise when they need to be replaced. They have a metal wear indicator in them, and this piece of metal scratches against your rotors to create a high-pitched squealing noise. Pads that have worn down considerably and should’ve been replaced a while ago will start making a grinding sound when you use the brakes.
Vibration
If your pads have worn down a lot and scratched the surface of the rotors, then you may feel vibrations in the brake pedal when you brake. This indicates that you need new pads and probably need to have your rotors repaired, too.
Reduced Responsiveness
If your brakes aren’t stopping your car as quickly as they used to, then there’s definitely a problem with the braking system. In some cases, the only issue will be with your pads. If the pads have worn away completely, then your brakes can’t stop your car as quickly as usual. Reduced responsiveness can also be caused by a brake fluid leak or just a low brake fluid level, too.
Thin Looking Pads
You can visually inspect your pads to see if they look thin. They need to be around 1/4 of an inch thick at minimum to be safe to drive with. You’ll see these pads by looking through your wheel spokes.
Come get new pads at Porsche Stevens Creek in Santa Clara, CA. We’ll also inspect your braking system annually to make sure everything is working as it should.