2013 Ford Explorer Brake Pads in Brownsburg, IN

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. A measurement on all four corners determines the remaining pad material and whether wear is even.

• Listen for squealing or scraping during braking.
• Treat grinding as an urgent stop-driving warning.
• Have pedal travel and stopping concerns inspected.

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware and brake fluid condition. Pads, rotors, hardware and fluid are assessed together because replacing one component while ignoring another can shorten the life of the new part.

• Four-corner measurement of remaining pad material.
• Replacement with pads matched to the braking system.
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware and fluid.

City traffic, towing, hills and hard stops all shorten pad life. A published mileage figure does not determine the condition of the pads on an individual vehicle. Measuring the remaining material at all four corners shows whether service is needed now or at a later visit.

• City traffic creates repeated braking events.
• Towing and hills can increase brake demand.
• Four-corner measurement provides the useful answer.

Brake service includes inspecting the rotors along with the pads, calipers, hardware and brake fluid condition. The inspection identifies whether the rotors can remain in service or require attention. Replacing pads while ignoring a rotor concern can reduce the service life of the new pads.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service.
• Calipers and hardware are assessed with the rotors.
• The condition found determines the next repair step.

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor; stop driving and book it. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel or longer stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection. A brake check measures all four corners and assesses the complete system.

• Stop driving if the brakes grind.
• Book service for scraping or changed pedal travel.
• Have longer stopping distance checked promptly.

Share that the vehicle is a 2013 Ford Explorer and describe any squeal, scrape, grinding, pedal or stopping concern. The visit includes measurement of remaining pad material on all four corners and inspection of related components at 450 E Northfield Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112.

• Use the online schedule appointment form.
• Call Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg at 463-842-1277.
• Bring the vehicle for a complete brake assessment.