Everyone knows the importance of braking. It is undoubtedly the top priority for vehicles. If the brakes fail, safe driving will not be guaranteed. My Xiaoxin has already driven for 11w kilometers, and the rear drum brake is changed to a disc brake. However, when I suddenly applied hard to brake recently, I obviously felt low and soft. During the last maintenance, the store staff suggested that I find time to replace the brake pads. So I made an appointment at a local 4s store by phone and planned to replace it on time.
1. Introduction to the owner
Aika ID: Meteor Shower_007
city : Dalian
car Series :2013 Xinrui
mileage traveled: 11w kilometers
Maintenance content: Replace the brake pads of the rear disc brake
2. Replacement process
Familiar store, familiar parking space, familiar after-sales boy, everything is so cordial.
The handsome after-sales boy was helping me register. Because he came early, there were very few people in the customer lounge.
Successfully drove the car to the station and prepared to remove the rear wheel.
Construction has begun…
The assembly of the rear disc brake can be clearly seen, but the brake pads on the right rear wheel are too tight and the brake pads are damaged severely.
Looking at the thickness of the brake leather, it will be worn to the bottom soon. Fortunately, it was discovered early.
Remove it and take a look. You can already see the iron on the upper edge.
This is what the brake pads look like when viewed from the side. Is it particularly thin? Fortunately, it was replaced in a timely manner, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
This is a tip in the store to promote the use of brake pads. You can feel any problems when you sit on the car after driving for a long time. Only by maintaining the car on time will it look like new, otherwise it will shorten the service life of the car.
The master in charge of maintenance was using a sub-pump to remove the brake pads for me. A total of 4 pads were replaced with new ones.
This is a brand new brake pad, the model fits exactly, and the imported products are trustworthy.
Look at the details again. It’s great. The brake pads are very thick.
The brand-new rear brake pads are pressed properly.
Finally, press the two tires on and you’re done.
Take a look at the replaced brake pads. Are they very thin? I was very scared…
Finally, the settlement came out, and the total cost was 652 yuan, including brake pads and working hours, with no discount.
3. Summary
After replacing the brake pads, I immediately felt different. Not only did the braking distance become shorter, but the rear wheel brakes became more confident. They didn’t always move forward like before the replacement. They were still a little swaying left and right. If you brake hard, you can choke it with one foot. The brake pads must be selected from the original factory, so that the quality is guaranteed. Based on the inquiries of the riders, let me say more about what I think the brake pads need to be replaced? Depending on each person’s usage situation, the replacement time is different. Normally, it needs to be replaced every 2.5- 3w kilometers. Don’t wait for the fault light to turn on before replacing it, because the brake disc will be scrapped. Normally, an old driver will immediately know which brake pad is thin with one foot. It is definitely abnormal for the brake to be soft. This requires a certain amount of experience accumulated in kilometers. I can give a reference data: Normal brake pads are 1cm, and the wear limit of brake pads is 3 mm. Newbies use brake pads for sure, and those who like violent driving. Therefore, old drivers use brakes as little as possible, and the replacement cycle will be long. The car is maintained in time. Only by replacing accessories can you ensure safety.
NicolaElla 
6 
September 6, 2024 
