Understanding Brake Pads and Their Need for Replacement

Stepping on your brake pedal sets off a chain of actions that ultimately results in your wheels slowing down or coming to a stop. Brake pads play a pivotal role in this process by clamping down onto brake rotors, creating the friction needed to slow down or stop wheels from spinning. The friction that slows down your wheels will also wear down brake pads over time, causing them to require replacements. It is vital that you properly maintain your brake system, and replace brake pads whenever necessary, to prevent unsafe driving conditions, or excess wear to the rest of your brake system. Brake pads should be replaced once they have worn thinner than 4 millimeters, which can be measured during a routine brake inspection.

Subaru Brake Pad Replacement in Houston, TX

Worn brake pads will eventually exhibit signs of wear, such as squeaky brakes, longer stopping distances, and more. When the time comes for a brake pad replacement in Houston, TX, we invite you to visit us at West Houston Subaru. We employ a team of factory-trained technicians and work with high-quality OEM Subaru brake pads. Don’t settle for anything less than certified service when it comes to Subaru brake system maintenance; come see us at West Houston Subaru for all of your brake service needs.