How often do the drum brake pads be changed?

At present, there are still many cars using the front disc and rear drum brake system, and the drum brake brake pads are also a kind of consumable, so they will definitely wear out if they are used for a long time. Then some friends will ask how often the drum brake pads are changed. Let’s give you an answer below.

As for whether the drum brake pads need to be replaced, the most intuitive method is based on feeling. When we feel that the texture of the brake is a little lighter, or if we feel that the brakes are a bit difficult, it is likely that the brake shoes have worn out. It needs to be replaced in time. Then we can also directly check the degree of wear of the brake shoes. Generally speaking, it is necessary to check every 5000 kilometers. Do not wait until the friction material is almost worn out before replacing it. After all, this is related to your personal safety. of.

And the degree of wear of the drum brake pads, ifFindThe brake pads must be replaced when they are worn to two or three millimeters, but this still depends on the wear limit of the brake pads. After all, not all drum brake standards are the same. Then some brake shoes have an alarm system. When the wear limit is reached, the system will automatically remind the owner that it is time to replace the drum brake pads. However, it should be noted that while checking the degree of wear, you also need to see whether the wear on both sides is the same, whether the return is normal, etc., otherwise you have to deal with it as soon as possible.