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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 392 / 539

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Cuando aparezcan los primeros síntomas de desgaste de la pastillas de freno, ¿qué deberemos hacer?

When the first signs of brake pad wear appear, what should we do?

  • AEsperar a notar chirridos anormales en el momento de frenar.Wait until we notice unusual squeaking when braking.
  • BDetectar mediante observación directa si hay desgaste de las pastillas de freno.Find out by looking directly whether the brake pads are worn.
  • CSustituir las pastillas por otras nuevas, en cuanto aparezcan los primeros síntomas.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 síntomas.Replace the pads with new ones as soon as the first signs appear.
Explanation

We must replace the brake pads with new ones at the first sign of wear because, if we do not, the brake discs could be damaged beyond repair.

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