Brake Pads

You may notice issues with your brakes if you step on the pedal and it takes longer to come to a stop than it used to. Another sign something may be wrong are abnormal clicking noises. Brake pads are one of the major parts of your disc braking system and are what work as a buffer between your calipers and rotors when your car comes to a stop. They deal with a ton of heat and friction, so they should be checked out and replaced if they have become too thin. Brake pads force your BMW to decelerate or stop. Once you engage your brakes by stepping on the brake pedal, it forces the brake caliper to squeeze the brake pads onto the rotating rotor. This action slows down or stops the vehicle depending on the force applied to the pedal. At the same time, the friction involved causes the pads to heat up, leading to wear and ineffectiveness over time. Even though brake oil assists in minimizing the friction, it's not enough to prevent the pads from wearing out. Failure to slow down or stop after engaging the brakes is one of the common indicators that you need a new set of brake pads. Other typical signs of compromised brake pads include screeching or squealing sounds. As far as your braking system is concerned, faults should be handled by replacing worn out components with OEM parts. You can find the right brake pads from our wide range of genuine parts below.