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VIDEO: How Brake Pad Wear Sensors Work And Why You Need To Replace Them

When replacing brake pads it is essential that you also replace the wear sensors too. Typically, the part that fails is the connector itself. Andrew Markel explains how this works and why it is so important to remember on your next brake job.

VIDEO: What Brake Pad Wear Can Tell You About The Hardware

Andrew Markel discusses how you can tell the condition of the brake system and hardware by looking at the wear patterns on the pads.

Chris Fix ‘How Brake Pads Are Made’ Video Reaches 1 Million Views

YouTube celebrity Chris Fix uploaded a video to YouTube showing how a brake pad is manufactured from the stamping of the backing plate to installation on his vehicle.

Brake Pad Wear Patterns: Reading The Brake Pads For Safety And Profit

Before you throw out the old brake pads or order a new set, take a good look at them.

FMSI Releases Brake Pad Applications That Use Mechanical Attachment In North America

The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) has updated its database to include information on whether the original brake pads from the OEMs utilize mechanical attachment methods to secure the friction material to the backing plate.

NUCAP Industries Introduces Revolutionary Galvanized NRS Brake Pads Product Line

Montu Khokhar, CEO of NUCAP Industries, recently announced the launch of a new, proprietary line of brake pads to provide the mechanic and end-user communities across North America with a top-quality product to increase customer safety and satisfaction: Galvanized NRS Brake Pads, featuring mechanically-attached friction on a galvanized steel backing plate.

Audi Brake Pad Wear Sensor Operation And Service

Almost every Audi for the past 20 years has been equipped with electronic brake pad wear sensors. Most of them mount the brake pad with a clip, but some are molded into the brake pad. These sensors change their electrical resistance as the loop of wire is worn down and eventually breaks as the brake pads wear down.

VIDEO: Reading Edge Codes On Brake Pads

Andrew Markel discusses edge codes on brake pads, and how to read them to determine which pads are correct for your customer’s vehicle.

Brake Pad & Rotor Matching

Many techs believe that installing new pads and rotors is the solution to brake noise and vibration, and that installing new parts makes everything perfectly aligned so that no other steps are needed to bring the system back to service. Well, this is true and false.

VIDEO: Matching Brake Pads With Customers

Andrew Markel discusses selling brake pads to customers by identifying the way in which the customer uses their vehicle.