Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 51 / 539
Cuando aparezcan los primeros signos de desgaste en las pastillas de freno, ¿qué debemos hacer?
When the first signs of wear appear on the brake pads, what should we do?
- AEsperar a que aparezcan chirridos anormales al frenar.Wait until there is abnormal squealing when braking.
- BComprobar mediante observación directa si las pastillas de freno están desgastadas.Check by looking directly whether the brake pads are worn.
- CSustituir las pastillas por otras nuevas en cuanto aparezcan los primeros signos.Replace the pads with new ones as soon as the first signs appear.
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- CSustituir las pastillas por otras nuevas en cuanto aparezcan los primeros signos.Replace the pads with new ones as soon as the first signs appear.
Explanation
Brake pads are a safety component: if they wear too much, the car brakes less well and the discs can be damaged. That is why you must replace them as soon as the first signs of wear appear, without waiting to hear squealing when braking.
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