2018 Subaru Legacy Brake Pads in Thornton, CO

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. An inspection measures the remaining material at all four corners and checks the rest of the system.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding noise
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Assessing these parts together helps identify conditions that could affect the new pads or braking performance.

• Pad-material measurement on all four corners
• Vehicle-matched replacement pads
• Rotor, caliper, hardware, and fluid inspection

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. Measuring the remaining material during inspection is what determines whether replacement is needed now or at a later visit.

• City stop-and-go traffic
• Hills and repeated braking
• Towing and hard stops

Rotors are assessed alongside pads, calipers, hardware, and fluid. Continuing to use pads until the backing plate contacts a rotor can turn pad service into rotor replacement, which is why inspection matters.

• Rotor condition is checked during service
• Backing-plate contact can damage rotors
• The braking system is assessed as a whole

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or longer stopping distance also warrants prompt inspection rather than continued normal driving.

• Stop driving if grinding occurs
• Book an inspection for changed braking feel
• Have all four corners measured

The visit includes measuring remaining pad material on all four corners and inspecting the related brake components. You can also review service specials before visiting 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234.

• Schedule online through the service department
• Call 720-724-9280
• Visit 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton