2013 Ford Flex Brake Pads

Grinding means the friction material may be gone and the backing plate may be contacting the rotor. An inspection measures pad material on all four corners and checks the rest of the system.

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

The inspection includes rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing these parts together helps identify issues that could reduce the life of new pads.

• Pad-material measurement at all four corners
• Brake pads matched to the vehicle’s system
• Rotor, caliper, hardware, and fluid inspection

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule does not establish a brake-pad interval for this model year, so an inspection provides the useful answer.

• City traffic increases brake use
• Hills and hard stops accelerate wear
• Measurement determines remaining material

Rotors, pads, calipers, hardware, and fluid should be assessed as a system. If pads are worn to the backing plate, rotor damage may make additional service necessary.

• Rotors are inspected with the pads
• Calipers and hardware are checked
• Grinding can signal rotor contact

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor; stop driving and book brake service. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or longer stopping distance also calls for prompt inspection.

• Grinding means stop driving and book service
• Longer stopping distance needs attention
• All four corners should be measured

The service team can measure the remaining pad material on all four corners and inspect the related braking components. David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Schedule online through the service appointment page
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit the Fort Worth service department