2013 Ford Fusion Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. A measurement is needed to confirm remaining pad material and determine the repair.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding from the brake area
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection includes rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Brakes wear as a system, so replacing pads while ignoring a damaged or worn related component can shorten the life of the new part.

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

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops all shorten pad life. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule does not establish an interval for this model year, so inspection is what answers whether replacement is needed.

• City traffic increases braking frequency
• Hills and towing place additional demand on brakes
• Four-corner measurement shows actual remaining material

Rotor condition, along with the calipers, hardware, and brake fluid, helps determine the correct repair. Running pads to the backing plate can damage a rotor, which is why grinding requires prompt attention.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Backing-plate contact can damage rotor surfaces
• The condition found determines the repair

Stop driving and book it when grinding occurs. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also calls for prompt inspection because braking performance and related components may be affected.

• Grinding requires a stop-driving response
• Longer stopping distance needs prompt inspection
• Pads, rotors, hardware, and fluid should be assessed together

The Service Department is at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Booking includes measurement of the remaining pad material at all four corners so you can understand whether service is needed now or at the next visit.

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