Posted on 4/21/2021
This is one of those questions that crosses the minds of drivers now and then until it gets to the point where the answer is a loud "NOW!" from their car's brakes. Don't let that happen to you by asking yourself just a few questions about your vehicle and what it goes through. Always know who is driving. Not only who, but HOW do they drive? Is it the loving grandma taking her time to enjoy the breeze? Maybe it's the next rally car driver who thinks every turn and curve are an opportunity to test the tire treads. This is one of the biggest impacts that degrade brake pads long before they should be. Thankfully grandma won't need to worry for some time. Slower speeds mean less work from your brakes to bring the car to a halt, whereas speed racer hugging the corners will be slamming on the brakes to maintain speed until the last moment, ultimately grinding the pads down in record time. Think about your location and adjust. Answering this actually requires two ... read more