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indicate that your brake pads are reaching the end of their
If your brake pads are on their way out, the company says, chances are you would start to feel them not working as well as they used to. Another obvious indication you might come across is a squealing sound when you hit the brakes.
This is usually a tell-tale sign that your brake pads are nearing the end with that squealing being the wear sensors coming in contact with the rotors. On the more extreme side of things, more of a metallic scraping noise might arise if your brake pads are worn with the rotor. Another symptom you might ex- perience is vibration under braking.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it pays to have a look at the condition of your brake pads. In most cases you should be able to get a good enough look without even having callipers and try to gauge the level that your brake pads are sitting at. With Bendix’s Brake Wear Indicator, this is as sim- ple as checking the imprint on the edge of the pad marked ‘REPLACE’. This would give you a clear indication on how much life your brake pads have. If you notice that one pad has worn down a considerable amount more than the other, then you have uneven brake pad wear.
What causes uneven brake pad wear, exactly?
According to Bendix, a common root of the problem is DTV (Disc Thickness Variation). Variation on the thickness of your rotors chew away at the brake pad as they come in contact Depending on the extent of the impact of DTV on your rotors,
Rotors could only be machined so many times, so be mindful of that. It’s also important to apply a brake cleaner on your newly-machined rotors to get rid of any machine dust. The - preparing them properly beforehand is an important step to take. Make sure you apply brake cleaner before installing them to clear any dirt and anti-rust coating. However, Bendix says, if you are installing Bendix SwiftFit Disc Rotor with its latest anti-rust technology and SwiftFit Coating, it allows the
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