Think about this before changing brake pads.
Did you consider these facts before changing your brake pads
Your braking pads are part of an interconnected system which employs complex theory in simplified methodology. Rotors and Brake pads are shoulder to shoulder in their functionality. This simplified physical output is no different than you trying to stop the path of a runaway tire with your bare hands. Except to put the tire wear out of the equation it uses a rotor which can work at higher temperatures.minimal wear.maximized workload and consistency.Your brake pads grasp on to your brake rotors from either side making it come frictional stop.Overtime these brake pads are susceptible to wear but you grab your wrench here are some things to you should consider.
Right tools for the right job
Do you have what it takes to finish the job in the realm of tools? Every petrol head has a secondary affection for their tools but make sure you have the right selection and make your choice based on function rather than brand or size. On the common side of things you're going to need A jack. Jack stands. lug wrench,C-Clamp, Brake cleaner, Wrenches, Sockets and if you want to really speed things along, then an impact wrench.
What do you really replace?
Keep an eye on the conditions of your components. You're obviously in this deep because you need to switch up your brake pads but what about the other components such as your clips and ships that might need a touch up sometimes even more than your brake pads.
Safety first in all scenarios
Your car probably weighs around an imperial ton or two, which is way more than what the average human throws around in the gym so when you're getting in there make sure to check your jack and jack stands twice or thrice because it's not going to waste your time unless you're planning to be a permanent addition to the undercarriage of your car.
Can manuals actually be helpful?
You might need to dig through your trash to find the manual that you threw because “you know your way around a set of wheels”.That;s what's going to have all the information you need on what braking system your car has and the model numbers of components so you can source them.
Check once ,check twice, check rotors
Assess the condition of your rotors within the process to find out you have remnants from your boat ride last week's cross over the road covered by floods.Check for any chips or damages that could be bad news.
Brake fluid check
Brake fluid is the third musketeer to your rotor and pads as that's what flows in between your brake lines.Check your master cylinder reservoir before a ride out to make sure your brake fluid levels are on par with the markers listed with small paint increments.
Maintain the calipers
Check the strength of your calipers and that the pictons are functioning in all order as this is the surprise fourth musketeer. If any damage is visible then get some experienced help to get you back on track.
Bleeding,the brake kind
After a fresh set of brake pads your next step of action should be to bleed your brakes and this is compulsory by many standards as this will ensure that your system is clean and there are no contaminants like air that might be a step away from soft brakes at the wrong time.
The test before the rest
After your task is done make sure you test out your brakes and see how they react. Test the braking force required at different level force margins to see if they are optimal level before you put it out to the road.
Remember DIY is great and all but your brakes are pretty important so get a professional to check or help with your work after you're done if you're persistent. This is now your dummy guide to brake pads and a small introduction to braking systems. So share it amongst those who need to learn one or two things about coming to a stop or using the brakes.
