Be sure before sharing. Motor Check: Is it a warning signal that the brake pads are about to run out?

As signs have been shared warning that The car’s brake pads are almost depleted. For example, the brakes make a loud noise and the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has decreased.

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Signs indicating that brake pads are worn out are as follows:

1. The brake pedal is deeper.

The distance of the brake pads is further from the brake disc. Therefore causing the brake pedal to be pressed deeper. In the case that there is a check that there are no leaks. It may also cause the level of brake fluid to disappear. But the brake pedal feels deeper. It may not be a symptom of worn out brake pads at all. It may indicate the deterioration of the rubber seal of the brake pump unit. or rubber seals in various positions as well

2. There is a loud noise when braking.

Most of them come from brake pads and brake discs. If the brake pads are worn out, the steel brake pad
s and brake discs, which are both steel, will rub against each other, causing noise. If the brake pads become thinner, they need to be removed and replaced. Because it is considered to be deterioration of the brake pads causing the brake pedal to make a loud noise.

3. Brake fluid in the reservoir has decreased.

If the brake fluid drops below normal But after checking, no leaks were found. It may be that the thickness of the brake pads has decreased. Until causing the brake fluid to enter the brake lines and brake pistons. Because the piston is in the brake caliper. will move out a lot To push the brake pads against the brake disc, the brake fluid in the gearbox decreases.

Source: Thai News Agency