2012 Ford Fiesta Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. An inspection measures the remaining material at all four corners and checks the rest of the system.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding noise from the brakes
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing these parts together helps prevent a new pad from being installed while another braking-system concern is ignored.

• Measurement of remaining pad material at all four corners
• Replacement with pads matched to the braking system
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops shorten pad life. Because wear varies by use, the remaining material at all four corners is more meaningful than a general mileage figure. David McDavid Ford can measure the pads and explain whether service is needed now or at the next visit.

• Frequent city stops increase brake use
• Hills and towing place additional demand on brakes
• Hard stops accelerate friction-material wear

The rotors are inspected as part of brake pad service, along with calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. If worn pads have reached the backing plate, rotor damage is possible and must be evaluated. Replacing pads while overlooking a rotor concern can shorten the life of the new pads.

• Inspect rotor condition during pad service
• Check for contact from the backing plate
• Assess pads, rotors, hardware, and fluid together

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor, making this a stop-driving-and-book-it situation. A squeal or scrape should also prompt an inspection before additional components are damaged.

• Stop driving if the brakes grind
• Book service for longer stopping distance
• Have all four corners measured

Booking an inspection gets the remaining pad material measured on all four corners, so you can learn whether service is needed now or at the next visit. The team also inspects the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition.

• Call 817-420-7990
• Use the online appointment scheduler
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108