2018 Ford Mustang Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. Continued driving can turn pad service into rotor service and may reduce braking safety. An inspection measures the remaining material at all four corners.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding caused by lost friction material
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Brakes wear as a system, so replacing pads while ignoring a damaged rotor or other concern can shorten the life of the new parts. The findings determine what service is appropriate.

• Four-corner pad material measurement
• Replacement pads matched to the braking system
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops all shorten pad life. The practical answer comes from measuring the remaining friction material during an inspection and reviewing the vehicle’s service history. The manufacturer calls for brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles.

• City traffic increases repeated braking
• Hills and hard stops increase brake demand
• Inspection measures remaining material directly

Technicians inspect the rotors along with the pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. If worn pads have allowed the backing plate to contact a rotor, rotor replacement may be necessary. Assessing the complete system helps prevent new pads from being paired with a condition that could shorten their life.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Grinding can indicate backing-plate contact
• Condition found during inspection guides repair

Grinding indicates that the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or longer stopping distance also require prompt attention. Brake pads, rotors, hardware, calipers, and fluid should be assessed together.

• Stop driving if the brakes grind
• Book service for longer stopping distance
• Have all four corners measured

The Fort Worth Service Department can measure pad material on all four corners and inspect the surrounding brake components. Visit the dealership at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. You can also review current service specials before booking.

• Use the online appointment scheduler
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth