Brake Pad Repair & Replacement

How the brake pads repair and replacement work with Car Services in Reading

What are brake pads?

They are the main component of the disc brakes. They are used in automotive brake systems. Brakes pads consist of steel backing plates with the friction material confined to the surface and facing the disc brake.

What is the purpose of the brake pads?

The main purpose of the brake pads is to slow down or completely stop the vehicle. They convert the kinetic energy into thermal energy by using friction.

How do the brake pads work?

When you press the brake pedals, pressurized brake fluid travels through the brake pipe into the pistons of the callipers. The pistons will then force shut the calliper. The brake pads are fitted inside the  brake caliper and have a friction compound. When the callipers are forced shut via the pistons, the brake pads encounter the rotating car disc brake, causing it to either slow down or eventually come to a stop.

What happens if you don't change the brake pads on your car?

If you don’t change the brake pads on time, all the friction material will wear out and the pad metal will wear on the brake discs. Eventually, you will be metal on metal and things tend to wear out fast then. The callipers cups would try to stop the vehicle once the pad backing falls out. This will damage the callipers as well as the brake discs. This can cause fatal accidents and If you survive the whole experience the cost of repair will be huge.

What are the signs that show brake pad replacement is needed?

You can often tell when your car requires new brakes. A squealing and scraping noise coming from your braking system means that something is not working correctly and must be replaced. The squealing sound is caused by worn-out friction surfaces on the brake pads rubbing or pushing against the brake discs. The sounds that the car should not make include:

• Grinding
• Squealing
• Screeching
• Scraping
• Clicking

Some of the other symptoms are as follows:

• The Brake Warning Light Comes On
• Low Brake Fluid Level
• Depressed/Sinking Brake Pedal
• Contaminated Brake Fluid
• Abnormal Brake Pedal Behaviour

What should I get first, the back brake pad or the front brake pad replacement?

You should make sure to replace either both the back pads, both the front pads or all the pads together so you can get balanced brakes. Importantly, brake pads servicing is key to ensure that the brake system will work correctly and effectively. Always service the brake pads and get the brake repair done according to the guidelines given in the manufacturer’s manual.

Collection and delivery at no extra cost

The worst part of getting a vehicle repaired is to bring it to a car repair centre. Which is why we are offering the collection and delivery service for our customers. You don’t have to look for a garage for brake pads replacement near you. If you prearrange a collection, our team will pick your car up from your residence or your place of work and drive it to our premises, carry out all the necessary work (having consulted you) and deliver it back to you at the end of the day.

• Don't want to waste your day off?
• You don't have free time to take your car to the garage for repairs?

Car Services in Reading operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work parking space or if near your house, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you consider this before booking our free Collection and delivery service.