Front Brake Pad Replacement

Front Brake Pads

Front brake pads have an important function within your braking system. The front brake pads are designed to generate friction when pushed against the rotors by your brake calipers. The force of friction between the pads and the rotors is what brings your vehicle to a stop when you push down on your brakes.

How Front Brake Pads Are Different From Rear Brake Pads

There are also brake pads on the rear wheels of your Hyundai. Though the function of the front brake pads is pretty much the same as the function of the rear brake pads, there are some differences between front and rear brake pads. For one thing, front brake pads tend to require replacement faster. That’s because there is more weight at the front of your vehicle; therefore, more stress is placed on the front brake pads when you apply your brakes. Front brake pads are typically designed to be larger than rear brake pads since they must stand up to more wear and tear than the rear brake pads.

Scheduling Your Front Brake Pad Replacement

After you have a brake system inspection, your technicians will let you know if your front brake pads should be replaced. Motorists often notice signs of brake pad problems before their technicians point front brake pad issues out to them. If your front brake pads need to be replaced, you may hear squealing sounds or other unusual sounds coming from your wheels when you push down on your brake pedal. You might also notice that your vehicle doesn’t slow or stop as quickly as it used to.