When to Replace Brake Pads
- Squealing brakes
- Pulling of the car from one side to the other
- Wheel grabs
- Brake pedal pumping
- Spongy brake pedals
- Grinding brakes
An inspection of your brake pads should reveal that they are worn and are in need of immediate replacement. Ask your mechanic for a complete diagnosis of your brake system and an estimate on what parts and repairs will cost. A good garage will give you a print out showing a fairly close estimate of what your costs will be. The price quoted should be within 95% of the final cost, barring an unforeseen additional problem being detected, for example, brake master cylinder failure. If you feel confident that you can do the work yourself, you stand to save yourself plenty of money, at least in labor costs. You can save money with parts by shopping around; the highest prices you pay will likely be through your dealer’s parts department. Prices at a national auto parts supply store should be lower, while prices through an online wholesaler should be about the lowest available as they purchase directly from the manufacturer. If you decide to purchase online, only obtain parts from a reputable dealer selling parts from trusted manufacturers. Be careful of those sites selling generic parts from overseas merchants. Make sure that you can return what you purchase, if needed, to address in based in the U.S. BAM Wholesale Parts offers
OEM brake pads at wholesale prices.