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Brake pads create friction with your car’s rotors to stop your vehicle promptly while driving in Moyock, Edenton, and the surrounding areas. Eventually, these pads wear thin and need replacing to avoid issues such as warped brake rotors and screeching sounds when you brake. So, how long do brake pads last? How long should brake pads last? The service technicians at Carolina Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram answer these and similar questions regularly. Learn how long brake pads last, and contact us whenever you need brake services!
Brake pads, as you may already know, are the part of your braking system that make direct contact with brake rotors to cause friction and slow down your vehicle. This friction, and the heat caused by it, is exactly the reaction that causes brake pads to eventually wear down to the point of needing replacement.
There are a few factors that can increase or decrease the rate of use of brake pad components. Some of which, like how hard you regularly apply the brake pedal, are totally within your control! Other, less controllable factors such as outside temperatures and road conditions can also negatively impact the brake pads. Check out the list below for a breakdown of the factors that can impact how long brake pads last:
With the above information in mind, it should be noted that brake pads have a different rate of burn-off for each make and model and, more specifically, each brand and quality level of the brake pads themselves. How long do brake pads last? You can expect the average set of brake pads to last at least around 20,000 miles on the low end, or up to 75,000 miles on the high end.
When discussing the higher end of how long brake pads last, it’s hard not to talk about the most resilient brake pad material, typically only found on high performance and luxury cars: ceramic brake pads! How long do ceramic brake pads last? They can perform reliably for up to 75,000 miles on average! Call us and ask about a potential ceramic brake pads upgrade!
How long should brake pads last? Now you know the answer to this important vehicle maintenance question! If you require brake pad replacement services to help your car stay safe on roads and highways, call 252-562-0483 or contact us online today. You can also simply stop by our dealership in Elizabeth City. We are here to keep your car where it belongs: on roads of Camden and beyond! For more maintenance-related reads, review how to check coolant levels and tire tread!
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