2019 Ford Flex Brake Pads

A grinding sound 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.

• Squeal or scrape while braking
• Grinding from the brake area
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

Technicians check the remaining pad material before replacing worn pads. Rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition are assessed together because brakes wear as a system.

• Pad measurement at all four corners
• Replacement pads matched to the braking system
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. Measuring the remaining material during inspection is what answers whether replacement is needed now or at the next visit.

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

Rotors are inspected alongside pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. Replacing one component while ignoring another can shorten the life of the new part, so the complete system should be assessed before work is completed.

• Rotors are checked during pad service
• Calipers and hardware are assessed too
• The condition found determines the repair

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor; stop driving and book it. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or longer stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection.

• Stop driving if grinding begins
• Book service for changed pedal travel
• Have longer stopping distance inspected promptly

The Fort Worth service team can measure the remaining pad material on all four corners and inspect the complete brake system. Review service specials before selecting your visit.

• Use the online appointment scheduler
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108