2014 Ford Edge 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. An inspection measures the remaining material on all four corners and checks the complete system.

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

Brake components should be assessed as a system rather than treating the pads in isolation. This approach helps identify conditions that could affect braking or shorten the life of the new pads.

• Four-corner pad-material measurement
• Vehicle-matched replacement pads
• Rotor, caliper, hardware, and fluid inspection

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. There is no manufacturer maintenance interval for brake-pad replacement on this model year, so remaining material and component condition guide the decision.

• City traffic increases braking frequency
• Towing adds demand to the braking system
• Inspection measures remaining material

The rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid are assessed with the pads. Replacing pads while ignoring a rotor or related issue can shorten the life of the new pads and affect braking performance.

• Rotors are inspected with the pads
• Calipers and hardware are assessed
• Fluid condition is checked as part of the system

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or a longer stopping distance also calls for prompt inspection. Brake wear affects a system that includes pads, rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid.

• Grinding requires a stop-driving response
• Longer stopping distance needs attention
• All four corners should be measured

The Fort Worth Service Department will measure remaining pad material on all four corners and inspect the related braking components. You can also review service specials before visiting the facility at 300 West Loop 820 South.

• Online appointment scheduling
• Four-corner pad measurement
• Service at 300 West Loop 820 South