Do not drive the car if there is no absolute certainty that the braking system is 100 per cent faultless. Quality brake pads are the most important component that will allow you to feel comfortable and confident when driving the car in whatever situation on the road. Forerunning deceleration, lack of brake dust on the disks and a complete lack of squeak are the main indicators of high quality brake shoes.

Brake pads are the main part of the brake system of the car, which is much more responsible for the safety of the machine than it might seem at first glance. Position of the brake system, including the pads, depends on the driver's driving style. If the driver does not speed and brake hard, the shoes will serve much longer than if the driver accelerates energetic and brakes hard. Brake shoes quickly wear out when so-called prolonged braking occurs, especially on slopes. When used for long-term, braking shoes overheat and their properties are much worse that adversely affects the security of your driving. Brake shoes consist of several elements: a metal base and a lining attached to it. The base is responsible for shoes fixing and the lining attached to it is responsible for how the car will brake.

If you do not supply your car with a good braking system, you risk getting into emergency situation. After all, without functioning and well-adjusted brakes the driver will not be able timely to reduce speed and stop the car right where it was planned.

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• excessive wear or damage to the pads;
• cracking of pad friction surface;
• deep scratches and chips on the linings;
• uneven wear of the brake pads;
• deformation of the part.

• significant deterioration in braking performance;
• increase of braking distance;
• rattling, whistling or grinding during braking;
• violation of the vehicle path during braking;
• wobbling or vibration during braking;
• unstable operation of the brakes;
• appearance of projecting rim out of the pad friction material.

• wear of the brake disc;
• increase in the gap between the brake shoe and the drum;
• foreign objects or dirt getting on the friction linings;
• getting oil on the surface of the pad;
• aggressive driving style;
• the use of low-quality components and consumables;
• failure of the brake cylinders;
• incorrect installation of brake pads;
• installation of improper type parts.

For a DIY diagnosis it is necessary to measure the thickness and analyze the structural condition of brake pads. Minimum permissible thickness of the brake lining is 2 mm. The pad surface should be smooth, with no chips or cracks. In addition, its wear should be uniform.

You can also analyze braking process. Accelerate the vehicle to a speed of 60-80 km/h on a flat and dry road and stop it. In normal conditions the braking distance must be even. The absence of grinding or whistling in brakes is also a good sign.

A full inspection of the brake pads at a service station should be carried out every 10 000-15 000 kilometers.

Brake pads repair is now irrelevant. Of course, the service station mechanics can replace the pad friction linings, but this type of repair work will not be much cheaper than buying and installing a new part. Furthermore, the recovered pads will have a sservice life considerably shorter than the new ones.

Replacing brake pads is a very important process, so it is strongly recommended to entrust it to professionals. Do not exceed the operation terms of the mechanism. It is necessary to replace the brake pads after 15 000-20 000 kilometers.

Brake Shoes & Brake Shoe Set replacement - instructions, descriptions and repair