If the rear brakes start to lock up when braking hard, the ABS system kicks in and cycles pressure to the rear wheels to prevent them from skidding. The antilock brake system performs the job of brake proportioning by keeping an eye on how the rear brakes are behaving.
The proportioning valve that normally reduces hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes has been eliminated so the rear brakes will handle a higher percentage of the brake load and be more aggressive. Aggressive driving also accelerates pad wear, as do poor driving habits like waiting until the last minute to apply the brakes when approaching a traffic light or stop sign.Īnother factor that has accelerated brake wear (especially rear brake wear) in certain late model vehicles is the change to electronic brake proportioning. Mountain driving, towing a trailer or hauling heavy loads also can accelerate pad wear and reduce the service life of the pads (and shoes if the vehicle has drum brakes in the rear). The size and weight of the vehicle also have an impact on how fast the brake pads wear out. So, if the vehicle is often driven in stop-and-go traffic, the faster the pads wear out. But sooner or later, all vehicles eventually require brake work.īrake pads wear every time the brakes are applied.
Spark plugs last 100,000 miles, long-life coolants can go five years or 150,000 miles, and some filters have no recommended replacement interval. Cars and light trucks are more durable than ever before.
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