Routine Maintenance: Brake Pads and You

Routine maintenance is a critical part of vehicle ownership. You need to service your car on a regular basis to ensure that all of its components are in good working order. Routine maintenance includes everything from oil changes to tire rotations, and much more. By ensuring these tasks are completed at regular intervals, you can optimize the safety and performance of your car, extend its lifespan, and avert the need for more extensive repair work.

One of the most essential aspects of routine auto care is brake maintenance. In particular, you’ll eventually need to have your brake pads replaced. Here are a few basic pointers about Honda brake service:

Honda Brake Service: What to Know About Your Brake Pads

Obviously, your brakes play an invaluable role in keeping your vehicle safe by allowing you to control the speed at which you travel. The brake pads themselves are made with a friction material that grabs hold of the brake rotor, in much the same way that a person in a wheelchair might grab their wheels in order to stop moving.

This process creates some heat, basically converting your vehicle’s kinetic energy into heat energy. This heat can wear down the brake pads, which means that, sooner or later, your brake pads will require replacement. Of note is that the brake pad is separate from, but located near the brake shoe, which is a separate component. Bear this in mind if ever you opt to perform your own brake maintenance.

Your vehicle will provide you with some warning signs when the brake pads are on their last legs. Some of the most common warning signs include:

•   Squealing sounds coming from the brakes
•   Longer stopping distances
•   A low brake pedal
•   The vehicle maintenance light coming on

If you observe any of these signs, that probably means it’s time to visit your nearest Honda service center, where you can inquire about brake pad replacement and other routine maintenance tasks.

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Brake pad replacement is important for preserving the integrity of your braking system, and thus the safety of your entire vehicle. To schedule Honda brake service, contact Richards Honda at your next opportunity, always feel free to browse our inventory of OEM Honda parts.