Your car's brake rotors need to be replaced every so often. We'll tell you what the rotors do, why they need replacing, and ...

Brake track: The section of the disc rotor (or wheel rim, for rim-brake systems) where the brake pads make contact. Brake shoe: The metal holder for the brake pad.

Regardless of the type of brake system your car has, those brake pads or shoes require replacements after extended use, as well as regular inspections to check for damage and wear.

While the federal government sets performance standards for brake systems in new vehicles, there are no government regulations covering replacement brake pads. Given that a large percentage of ...

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc ...

On average, brake rotors typically last between 50,000 to 70,000 miles, while brake pads have a shorter lifespan, closer to 30,000 miles.

Brake pads are an important maintenance item that need to be replaced regularly. Replacing the rotors is also important, but there's more to it.

Marathon Brake Systems recently introduced new products for heavy-duty trucks -- brake shoes, lined brake shoes and brake shoe kits.

As the brakes are applied, the brake pads will be pressed by the calipers against high and low spots that the driver feels through the pedal or steering wheel.

In 5000 km they said your brake pad is weak.., i asked them i ll change but give me a letter stating the pads has lost theirgrips at 5000>.. but not in 6700 km those break pads lost and its ...