Brake Pads

One of the most crucial components of your Fords braking system are your brake pads. These parts are designed to withstand vast amounts of heat and friction. Wondering why these components are essential for your car? Well, brake pads are what actually clamp your rotors to slow them down and to prevent them from spinning. There are two major types of brake pads, semi-metallic and ceramic. The former generates a lot of noise and brake dust, whereas the latter produces less dust and handles higher temperatures. Due to friction, brake pads ought to be replaced regularly when you notice they are getting too thin. Therefore, going for regular inspection of these crucial braking components is necessary. Brake pads will wear away over time, so one way to tell they need to be replaced is to simply measure the thickness of the pad, or how much material is left. Another sign of worn out brake pads are squealing or squeaking when applying your brakes. This is a sign your pads are very worn and need replacement as soon as possible. You might notice a change in how your brake system is feeling as well. When it comes time to replace your brake pads, make sure you look for genuine Ford brake pads, which you can find here on our site.