2018 Ford Flex Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. A measurement at all four corners identifies remaining pad material and helps determine whether service is needed now.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding sound when the brake pedal is applied
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Brakes wear as a system, so reviewing these parts together helps identify conditions that could affect the new pads.

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

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. Measuring the remaining material at all four corners shows whether replacement is needed now or can wait until the next visit.

• City driving can increase brake use
• Towing and hills place additional demands on the system
• Inspection measures actual remaining pad material

Rotor condition is checked during brake pad replacement along with the calipers, hardware, and fluid. Replacing pads while ignoring a condition in another brake component can shorten the life of the new pads.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Calipers and hardware are assessed with the braking system
• Fluid condition is included in the inspection

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also call for prompt inspection. Brake concerns can involve pads, rotors, hardware, calipers, or fluid, so the complete system should be assessed.

• Stop driving and book service if grinding occurs
• Seek inspection for longer stopping distance
• Have all four corners measured for remaining pad material

David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. The service visit measures pad material at all four corners and checks the surrounding brake components.

• Schedule online through the service appointment page
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Visit the Fort Worth service facility at 300 West Loop 820 South