2013 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 four-corner measurement identifies remaining pad material.

• Squeal or scrape while braking
• Grinding from the braking system
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing the system together helps determine whether additional brake work is needed.

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

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. This model year has no specified brake-pad interval, so condition at the four-corner inspection matters more than a mileage estimate.

• City driving increases repeated braking
• Towing and hills add braking demand
• Hard stops accelerate friction-material wear

Rotors are inspected alongside the pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. Replacing pads while ignoring a damaged or unsuitable rotor can shorten the life of the new pads and affect braking performance.

• Rotor condition is checked during brake service
• Calipers and hardware are assessed as part of the system
• Brake fluid condition is included in the inspection

Stop driving and book service if grinding occurs. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also call for prompt inspection because continued wear can damage related components.

• Grinding requires a stop-driving-and-book-it response
• Longer stopping distance is a safety concern
• Four-corner measurement identifies remaining pad material

The dealership is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Booking service gets the remaining pad material measured on all four corners so you can know whether replacement is needed now or at a later visit.

• Online scheduling is available through the service department
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Brake measurements cover all four corners