My co-worker told me by looking at my brakes that they need to be replaced, is that true? He told me he would do it. I just didnt think I should get them replaced because they haven%26#039;t caused me any problems.|||Yes, by looking at them you can tell when they need to be replaced, they will be fine until the pad is worn away then the metal starts grinding on the rotor then you might have to replace the rotor.... so it is better to replace the pads when they get low.|||I usually wait till I hear them make noise,
they have feelers that will alarm you when they need
replacing.|||Sometimes you can look at the brakes without taking them apart, but that%26#039;s only on disc brakes. Older cars do not have disc brakes and many cars only have disc brakes on the front only.
Most any car dealer would look at them and let you know for sure. Many times they can tell you about when you should by the number of miles, but that%26#039;s not always true. I sure would not let just anyone put brakes on for you. They are far too important for a %26quot;co-worker%26quot; to mess with.|||If a man offers to replace your brakes it is not because they are not worn out. Trust him. Guy%26#039;s tend to know this stuff. Then bring it to a brake masters to make sure he did it right.|||it is good for your car and if you don%26#039;t want accidents|||Your brakes are generally checked whenever you have your car inspected, but, he may speaking from experience. Could it hurt to have it looked at? Better safe than sorry.|||take your car for a general ride say about 10-20 miles per hour and shut off your radio, roll down your window ,stick your head out the window and if you can hear a screach, if you hear a screach either stopping or going- it%26#039;s a good signal you need your brakes replaced ASAP. DON%26quot;T wait until you have problems, that could be dangerous,|||If they are disc brakes like on the front of most cars there is a little notch that you can see. If you there is hardly any of the notch left then that maybe why he said that. If you have any squealing or grinding you should change them. If not you can damage the rotors and that will cost even more than a brake job. Good luck|||if the pads are worn low they need replacing
you don%26#039;t wait til there is trouble with the brakes. You replace them before the trouble begins otherwise it may cost you more than just pads.let your friend fix them for you soon|||I just wait till they start squeking, but thats just me, can I have ten points please?!|||Brakes have brake shoes and rotors. Brakes should be replaced when they start squealing because they are getting worn down to the point the indicator squeals. When these brakes are replaced, the rotors are also checked. Rotors can be reground several times before they need replacement. Rotors have to be smooth and they need ground down to become smooth.
Brakes can be changed by a shop or by a friend who knows how to put on new brakes. Buying them at an automotive stores is much less expensive than having brakes replaced by a shop. The new brakes may squeak or squeal for a couple of weeks, but that sound goes away and it is nothing to worry about.|||Rule of thumb is 30,000 miles front and 60,000 mile rear but that can vary by car and driver. Take it to a shop, get them looked at. If they need to be replaced take your co-worker up on the offer.|||when the brakes are wear out ,they have some metallic %26quot;slatches%26quot; that make lot of noise (always)without even pushing the brake pedal.
there is no way You co-worker could say You need brakes,just by looking the external side of the wheels.
when ready for brakes ,take to a real mechanic ,not a dump a...... that may killl You.
brakes are not a yoke is Your life!!!|||Yeah, you can visually inspect the pads on disc brakes. But brakes on newer cars have squealers that squeal when the brakes need to be replaced. You%26#039;ll have to listen carefully at first. The squeal becomes louder as time progresses. If too much time has passed, then the brake light will come on, and you%26#039;ll have metal-to-metal contact. If there%26#039;s too much contact, then the rotors will need to be replaced also. So listen carefully for a slight squeal while you drive. Have the brakes checked at the first sign of squealing. If you let your co-worker install the pads, make sure he hand torques the lug nuts with a torque wrench when putting the wheels back on, especially if you have an Asian car. And make sure he puts brake lubricant on the shims if the pads have them. The rotors have to be checked also. If they%26#039;re warped and not replaced or machined, then the new pads will wear very quickly.|||I prefere to uso one year brakes not life time its easier on your rotors and its a good b-day gift to myself. Are you sure he did not want you to come over to his house to get your rotors turned.
