Front Brake Pad Replacement Service

MAZDA BRAKES SYSTEM & FRONT BRAKE PAD MAINTENANCE 101

Every Mazda out driving on the road today rolled away from the assembly line with brakes at peak performance, reliability, and safety at specifications. The brake system relies on several components that work together using hydraulic brake fluid to transfer stopping power into the brake pads and rotors where the magic of vehicle stop happens. The friction, heat, and resistance between the brake pads and rotors demand that the pads give way to protect the rotors from damage. The front brake pads generally wear faster due to the front axle handling more weight. When little front brake pad width remains, the brake pads need to be replaced to ensure peak braking and safety at factory specifications.

WARNING SIGNS OF WORN BRAKE PADS

As brake pads wear down, they usually function perfectly until the warning indicator strikes the rotor. Although the brake pads will continue to work properly when this audible noise starts, the sound is purposefully designed to warn the driver that little brake pad is left and replacement maintenance is needed. If this warning sound does not occur or goes unattended, the brake pads will eventually wear down entirely and begin causing secondary problems with worse symptoms. Here are the common warning signs of worn brake pads:

• Grinding, shaking, or scraping when braking
• Vibration or shaking in the brake pedal
• Vehicle needs more distance to stop
• Brake system warning light

FRONT BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT SERVICE AT SEACOAST MAZDA

At Seacoast Mazda, our front brake pad replacement service includes a Mazda-certified technician and genuine OEM front brake pad parts from our Mazda parts department. Service starts with the removal of the front wheel assemblies, calipers, and front brake pads. The certified technician will then perform an inspection of the full brakes system. If the brakes system is in good condition, we will install new front brake pads to secure factory specifications.