As drivers, we all know how important brake pads are for vehicle safety. But how often should they be replaced? Should we ...

Continuous brake squealing could signal that your brake pads are worn out or that there's debris caught between the pad and the rotor.

Usually, the first sign of excessive brake-pad wear is a high-pitched squealing.This sound comes from a soft-metal wear indicator that rubs against the brake rotor to alert the driver that a ...

Many cars have built-in wear sensors that scrape against a brake disc when the pads needed replacing. The driver will hear an annoying screeching sound when they apply the brakes (or when the ...

Because there are several possibilities, and because brakes are a crucial safety feature, it is best to have a pro diagnose noise.

Yes, the MoT tester should inspect the brake pads and fail the car if it is worn down to wear indicator or below 1.5mm. Some brake pads have metal wear indicators which create a squealing noise when ...