2020 Ford Explorer Brake Pads in Fort Worth, TX

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. A brake inspection measures remaining material at all four corners and checks the complete system.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding noise
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The replacement pads match the vehicle’s braking system. Technicians inspect rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition because brakes wear as a system.

• Pad measurement on all four corners
• Brake pads matched to the system
• Rotor, caliper, hardware, and fluid inspection

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule calls for brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles, while the actual replacement decision depends on remaining material and condition.

• City traffic increases braking frequency
• Towing places additional demand on the brakes
• Inspection measures remaining pad material

Replacing pads does not by itself determine what should happen to the rotors. Rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid are assessed with the pads so the service addresses the complete braking system.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Calipers and hardware are checked alongside them
• Brake fluid condition is assessed

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection. Book brake service and have the system assessed before continued driving creates additional brake damage.

• Grinding indicates metal contact with the rotor
• Longer stopping distance requires attention
• Brake inspection measures all four corners

The service department is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Booking provides measurement of remaining pad material at all four corners and inspection of the related brake components.

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