Brake Pad Wear Sensors
Brake pad wear sensors have been around for more than 40 years. But in the past decade, they have evolved so that brake wear can be estimated. This has allowed the driver to pick the right time to have their brake pads replaced.
Brake Pads: Delaminated Pads Are Dangerous
Both field and laboratory test results repeatedly prove that the friction lining on a disc brake pad can wear to within a millimeter of the mating surface of the disc brake shoe without affecting brake function, provided the entire surface area of the friction lining material remains intact during contact with the rotor.
Bedding Brake Pads
Bedding is a process by which a thin layer of friction material from a set of new brake pads gets transferred to the rotor surface.
Brake Pad Regulations: Factory And Aftermarket
Everybody wants safe brakes, right? You want the assurance that any brake linings you install on a customer’s vehicle will provide adequate braking and meet all applicable safety standards. But guess what? There are no federal safety standards for aftermarket brake linings.
Top Consumer Brake Pad Questions
The following are the top consumer questions concerning brake pads, along with the answers that can help you to upsell. These answers can also save you from getting into hot water, and are written in language the customer can understand.
Spotting Brake System Failures By Inspecting The Old Pads
The main culprit of friction material separation is typically corrosion.
O’Reilly Unveils BrakeBest Select Pro Pads and Rotors
The private-label pads and rotors are available online and in O’Reilly stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
VIDEO: Lab Tests Show Brake Hardware Effectiveness On Pad Wear
Andrew Markel discusses a lab test with three vehicles on the effectiveness of brand new brake hardware on preventing premature brake pad wear.
Brake Corrosion Science: Why Rust On Brake Lines And Pads Is Not Normal
You know what rust and corrosion look like, but what is it?
Measuring Brake Pedals And Pads
On a mechanical level, it is easy to understand how brakes work. We all understand that brake fluid transfers force from one hydraulic component to another. But, how does this apply to how a brake pedal feels? This is where math is required.
