2012 Ford Taurus Brake Pads

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. A measurement of all four corners confirms the remaining pad material and shows whether replacement is needed now.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding caused by metal contact
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The replacement pads are matched to the vehicle’s braking system. Assessing the related components together helps prevent a new part from being shortened by an overlooked brake-system condition.

• Four-corner pad-material measurement
• Brake pads matched to the vehicle
• Rotor, caliper, hardware, and fluid inspection

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. There is no maintenance interval to use for this model year, so measuring the remaining material during inspection is the practical way to determine when service is needed.

• City traffic increases braking frequency
• Towing and hills place additional demand on brakes
• Pad measurement identifies remaining material

The rotors, pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid should be assessed as a system. If worn pads have allowed the backing plate to contact a rotor, the resulting condition may require additional work rather than pads alone.

• Rotors are inspected with the pads
• Grinding indicates metal-to-rotor contact
• System condition determines the repair

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also calls for prompt service. Continuing to drive with worn pads can damage rotors and other braking components, while an inspection measures all four corners and identifies the condition of the system.

• Grinding means the backing plate is on the rotor
• Longer stopping distance is a safety concern
• Prompt inspection limits additional brake damage

The visit includes measuring remaining pad material on all four corners and inspecting the related brake components. The service team can then explain whether replacement is needed now or at a later visit.

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