With the advent of the rainy season and the arrival of 70,000 kilometers in three years, my big pineapple brakes feel worse and worse, and I glide farther and farther when I slam on the brakes. I can’t help thinking, is it possible that my driving ability as an old driver has declined?
No, in fact, it is because the number of years of the brake pads and the number of kilometers have arrived.
Riders often say that changing batteries in three years and changing tires in four years, in fact, the crucial brake pads also have a life cycle. Although the replacement cycle is recommended to be two years and 50,000 kilometers, they can still drive normally, but the brake feet will feel softer and softer. Safety performance will also be lower and lower, resulting in safety risks!
Never too old to learn, we can learn a lot every time we maintain cars and replace parts. Brake pads are one of the most important safety components in automobile braking system. The brake effect is mainly determined by the friction of brake pads. So the brake pads are the protector of people and cars. This time I replaced the carbon ceramic brake pads of Aimeko, and the brake distance was significantly reduced.
Without much nonsense, the formal process begins:
Ready to go out to find a repair shop to change, with red demon angel eyes and Ozm high light cannon, rush ~
When I came to the repair shop, I started working and got on the landing gear. There was no detour at all.
Prepare to disassemble the tire
On weekdays, when choosing brake pads, you should choose the brake pads produced by regular manufacturers with license number, designated friction coefficient, implementation standard and other information on the packaging, and there should be a certificate of conformity, production batch number, production date and so on in the package.
This time I choose to replace the brake pads of Aimeko, which is not well-known but is actually a big factory, a Canadian brand. More are used in the refitting factory, which has a good reputation for quality and performance-to-price ratio.
Most of the installation instructions are in English because they are foreign brands. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand. Anyway, we don’t have to worry about installation and replacement.
A pineapple with its feet off.
In fact, check the brake pads every 5000 kilometers under normal driving conditions, not only check the remaining thickness, but also check the wear state of the brake pads, whether the degree of wear on both sides is the same, whether the return position is comfortable, and so on. But we Chinese people have traditional saving virtues, which are almost ignored. As shown in the picture above, my brake discs have been worn out. Because the friction material of the brake pads has been worn off, the iron liner is rubbed against the brake disc directly!
The master removed the original car, and I took it out and compared it. There is usually no violent driving, so my brake pads are not very thin. But you can see a very bright metal, indicating that the braking effect has decreased, so there is a smooth reflective performance. Below are the new brake pads with a groove in the middle. I asked the master if there was any difference, and he said it was more conducive to drainage and stains, improving the braking effect! Nani, why didn’t Mao’s original factory think of it? Sure enough, the modification and the original factory is a world of difference!
Compared with the old and the new, we can see that there is still some obvious difference between materials and workmanship. The feeling of carbon pottery is more fine, and the feel and weight are also very practical. And this picture also shows that under the same light conditions, the new brake pads are not reflective.
Brake pads thickness comparison, the right side of the new Emico brake pads. It can be seen from the side that there are some differences between Aimeko and the original brake pads in terms of buckle and shape. For example, Aimeko’s brake pads have a Radian angle on both sides. I forgot to ask about the specific function at that time, and those who know about it can leave a message on popular science.
Ready to film, this time the replacement is two front wheels.
My POLO adapts to the AIMCO D768 model. Although they are all POLO, the appropriate type of brake pads will vary according to the age and model.
During the replacement of brake pads. The replacement technique of the master throughout the process is very professional and skilled, and the process of disassembly and installation is also very smooth, without any problems.
Tip: the replacement of brake pads depends on how long your gasket has been used in your car life. Generally speaking, if you have a distance of more than 80000 kilometers, the brake pads need to be replaced. However, if you hear the sound of friction coming from the brake pads, no matter how many miles you have, you should replace the brake pads.
The whole replacement process is still very fast, the replacement of the younger brother is also very professional and thoughtful, midway explained a lot of knowledge.
I thought it was too late to take a look at the Canyon of Kings.
Replacement complete!
There is also a very important reminder! After the brake pads have been replaced, don’t rush to hit the road! Because there will be a gap between the brake pads and the brake disc, so the first few feet are empty, so you must first step on a few more brakes and reset the brake pads!
After changing the brake pads, I drove back all the way back, and the foot feeling of the brake was much better than before. It’s comfortable to pedal. It’s not hard to stutter, but it’s not too soft to be bottomless. I deliberately stepped on a few sudden brakes, the braking distance felt much shorter than before, and there was no friction noise.
On the whole, the newly replaced Aimeko brake pads are still satisfied, which is much higher than that of the original factory. However, more time is needed to observe the specific situation. After two months, if I have time, I will write another review of my feelings and say to you.
ShirleyAnthony 
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September 10, 2024 
