2016 Ford Fiesta Brake Pads

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. These symptoms should not be ignored because continued driving can affect other brake components.

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

Brakes wear as a system, so the surrounding components are assessed together. This helps determine whether pad replacement is the appropriate next step and whether another condition needs attention.

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

City traffic, towing, hills and hard stops can shorten pad life. The remaining material should be measured during inspection so the driver knows whether replacement is needed now or at the next visit.

• City traffic increases brake use
• Hills and towing add braking demand
• Hard stops accelerate wear

The rotors, pads, calipers, hardware and fluid are assessed together. If worn pads have reached the backing plate, rotor damage is possible and the inspection determines the correct repair.

• Rotors are inspected with the pads
• Grinding can indicate rotor contact
• Condition determines the repair

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel or longer stopping distance also calls for prompt inspection. Continued use can turn pad wear into broader brake-system damage.

• Grinding means stop driving and book service
• Longer stopping needs prompt attention
• Inspect pads, rotors and hardware together

The service visit measures remaining pad material on all four corners and inspects related components. David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108.

• Schedule online
• Call the Fort Worth service department
• Review service specials before booking