2019 Ford Mustang Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

A grinding sound is especially urgent because it means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. An inspection measures the remaining pad material on all four corners and checks the rest of the braking system.

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

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing pads, rotors, hardware, and fluid together helps identify conditions that could affect the new parts or stopping performance. Schedule an appointment for an evaluation.

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

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. The manufacturer’s published schedule calls for brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles, along with inspection of brake lines, hoses, and connections at that interval. Measuring the pads on all four corners shows their actual condition.

• City traffic can increase brake use
• Hills and hard stops can accelerate wear
• Four-corner measurement identifies remaining material

The rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid are assessed with the pads because brakes wear as a system. If worn pads have allowed the backing plate to contact a rotor, rotor service may be needed. The condition found during inspection determines the appropriate work.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Backing-plate contact can affect a rotor
• Related hardware and fluid are assessed too

Grinding means the backing plate is contacting the rotor, which can turn pad replacement into rotor replacement. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection. The brake system should be evaluated before continued driving.

• Grinding means the friction material is gone
• Longer stopping distance requires attention
• Prompt inspection checks all four corners

Brake service at the Fort Worth facility includes measuring pad material on all four corners and inspecting the related components. David McDavid Ford is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. You can also review service specials before booking.

• Book online through the service scheduler
• Call 817-420-7990 for assistance
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth