Brake Pad Replacement with Colonial South Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

At Colonial South CDJR, we are a dealership in Dartmouth offering vehicle service. We specialize in servicing Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles. You'll find our location convenient for drivers from Dartmouth, New Bedford, Westport, Fall River, and Fairhaven. Among the many services you can come to us for is our brake pad replacement service.

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Brake Pad Replacement Service

Motorists need to understand how important it is to have brake pads in good condition. Brake pads are a component of the braking system of most automobiles. Their function is to slow or stop the vehicle by creating friction with the brake rotors. It is the force of this friction that stops the vehicle. The friction between the rotors and the brakes will wear down the brake pads gradually. This is why brake pads need to be replaced once in a while.

Reasons to Get Your Brake Pads Replaced

Your brakes won't function optimally if your brake pads need to be replaced. Your vehicle could take longer to stop than it should, and this could make it likely that you'll end up in an accident. Bad brake pads might make it so that you hear scraping or scratching noises when you apply your brakes. Another thing you should know is that faulty brake pads can damage other components of your brakes. These include your brake calipers and rotors.

Difference Between Front and Rear Brake Pads

One important thing to be aware of about brake pads is that front and rear brake pads aren't interchangeable. There are usually some slight differences in the design between the front and rear brake pads. The brake pads on your front wheels should be larger than the brake pads on your rear wheels.

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

You'll probably notice symptoms like a slower response or unusual noises when you apply your brakes when you need new brake pads. As a rule of thumb, you should know that brake pads usually last around 40,000 miles.