2018 Subaru Outback Brake Pads in Thornton, CO

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. A measurement of the material remaining on all four corners confirms the condition. The brake system, including pads, rotors, hardware and fluid, should be assessed together.

• Squeal or scrape while braking
• Grinding caused by lost friction material
• A longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware and brake fluid condition. Reviewing these components together helps identify conditions that could affect the new pads. Mike Shaw Subaru can measure the remaining material so you know whether service is needed now or at the next visit.

• Pad-material measurement on all four corners
• Replacement pads matched to the vehicle’s braking system
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware and brake fluid

City traffic, towing, hills and hard stops can shorten pad life. There is no single useful mileage figure for every driving pattern. The manufacturer’s published schedule calls for brake-system and pad inspections every 12,000 miles, allowing wear to be evaluated before it becomes a larger braking concern.

• City traffic can increase repeated braking
• Towing and hills can place more demand on the system
• Four-corner measurement shows the remaining material

During service, the rotors are inspected along with the pads, calipers, hardware and brake fluid. If worn pads have reached the backing plate, rotor contact may have affected the rotor and must be evaluated. Replacing pads while ignoring a damaged or unsuitable rotor can shorten the life of the new parts.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Grinding indicates metal-to-metal contact may have occurred
• The condition found determines the repair plan

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor. Squealing, scraping, a longer pedal or slower stopping also warrants prompt inspection. Pads, rotors, hardware and fluid should be assessed as a system before deciding whether the vehicle should continue in service.

• Stop driving if grinding is present
• Book service for scraping or changed pedal travel
• Have all four corners measured and the system inspected

The appointment includes measurement of the remaining pad material on all four corners, followed by inspection of the rotors, calipers, hardware and brake fluid condition. Mike Shaw Subaru is at 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234. Drivers can also review current service specials before booking.

• Schedule online through the service appointment page
• Call Mike Shaw Subaru at 7207249280
• Visit 1650 W 104th Avenue in Thornton, CO 80234