Brake pad
Brake pad, also known as "brake shoe" or "brake skin", brake block, etc. Although the size is small, but in order to brake distance, brake pads are the most basic and the most important wearing parts in active safety system. Because the brake pad is a consumable, it will gradually wear out in use. When it is worn to the limit, it must be replaced, otherwise it will reduce the effect of braking and even cause safety risks.
Brake pads are generally checked every 3000-5000 km, and need to be replaced if the friction block loss is found to be less than 1 mm. (Generally speaking, 30,000-40,000km replacement), the specific maintenance inspection shall prevail. And the new brake pad also needs to go through a certain period of run-in, in order to effectively maximize its braking role. Because the brake disc and the new brake pad contact surface is not consistent, so to run in by stepping on the brake.
Brake pads and brake discs will wear out after a period of use, and when the wear reaches its limit, it needs to be replaced. After putting on a new brake pad, the contact surface of the brake pad and the brake disc fails to reach the best contact, affecting the braking performance, there will be the so-called "brake" situation. Therefore, a new brake pad needs to be run in, so that the contact area between the brake pad and the brake disc increases, and the braking effect is better.
Brake pads need to be run in 200 kilometers to achieve the best braking effect, therefore, it is recommended that the vehicle that has just changed the brake pad should be driven carefully. Under normal driving conditions, brake pads should be checked every 5000 km.
The specific method of new brake pad run-in:
1, after the completion of the installation, find a place with good road conditions and less cars to start running-in.
2. Accelerate the car to 100 km/h.
3, gently step on the brake with moderate force braking to reduce the speed to about 10-20 km/h speed.
4. Release the brake and drive for a few kilometers to cool the brake pad and the temperature slightly. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 at least 10 times.
