2016 Ford Flex 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 brake service. An inspection measures the material remaining at all four corners and checks the complete brake system.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding caused by contact with the rotor
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The service includes inspection of the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing these parts together helps identify conditions that could affect braking performance or shorten the life of the new pads.

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

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops all shorten pad life because they increase brake use. The vehicle’s service history and the material remaining at all four corners help determine whether replacement is needed now or at a later visit.

• City traffic increases repeated braking
• Towing and hills place more demand on the system
• Inspection measures the condition that matters

The rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid are assessed alongside the pads. Replacing pads while ignoring a problem elsewhere in the system can reduce braking performance and shorten the life of the new parts.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Calipers and hardware are checked with the pads
• Fluid condition is part of the system review

Grinding indicates the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor, which can cause further damage. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also warrants prompt inspection before continued driving creates a larger brake-system problem.

• Stop driving if the brakes grind
• Book an inspection for scraping or squealing
• Address longer stopping distance promptly

The Fort Worth service team can measure the brake pad material on all four corners and inspect the related system. You can also review current service specials before visiting the facility at 300 West Loop 820 South.

• Schedule online through the service appointment form
• Call David McDavid Ford at 817-420-7990
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108