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By Mia
Regular inspection and maintenance of the brake system not only ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle but also effectively extend the lifespan of the brake system, improve brake performance, and guarantee driving safety.
The components of the brake system include the brake pedal, booster, master cylinder, brake lines, wheel cylinders or brake calipers, and friction materials. Common brake systems include disc brakes and drum brakes. KETULLA specializes in manufacturing disc brake pads.
We know that brake pads are crucial consumables in the brake system, and timely replacement is essential to maintain brake performance. Whether it’s wet, slippery, or snowy road conditions, contaminated friction materials, aging system components, or corrosion of components, regular inspection and timely replacement of brake pads are indispensable parts of brake maintenance.
Choosing high-quality replacement parts and using certified products and services not only enhance the performance of the brake system but also ensure driving safety.
Timely replacement of brake pads is crucial. Typically, brake pads are equipped with accessories such as brake pad wear indicators or sensors. Different vehicle models are matched with different brake pad warning devices; some use indicators, while others can be connected to the vehicle’s warning line. Once the brake pads wear to a certain extent, the warning line is triggered, emitting a squeaking sound to indicate the need for replacement because continuing to use worn brake pads is no longer safe.
The distance a vehicle can travel after the brake pad warning is activated varies depending on individual driving habits and conditions. Continuing to use worn brake pads may wear down the brake rotor, leading to brake rotor damage, and necessitating the replacement of both brake pads and rotors, which can be costly.
When should brake pads be replaced?
Brake pads generally need to be replaced after the vehicle has traveled approximately 60,000 kilometers. However, the warranty for KETULLA brake pads ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, depending on driving habits and road conditions.
When the thickness of the brake pads approaches or falls below 0.3 centimeters, it’s time to replace them. If you hear friction noises when lightly pressing the brakes, immediate replacement is necessary. When the friction material thickness decreases to 8 millimeters, it’s advisable to inspect and possibly replace the brake pads. When the pad and steel plate thickness decreases to 3 millimeters, immediate replacement is recommended to avoid safety hazards.
The lifespan of brake pads typically falls between 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, depending on driving habits and conditions. Warning signs for brake pad replacement include decreased braking performance, increased braking distances, and abnormal noises. Regular inspections are necessary to determine when brake pads need replacement.
New brake pads usually have a thickness of approximately 1 centimeter, with a usable limit of 3 millimeters. If brake pads are excessively worn, contaminated with oil, or show signs of abnormal wear or tearing, they should be replaced immediately. It’s essential to regularly check brake pad wear and replace them as needed. Replacement intervals may vary depending on the type of brake pads and driving conditions.
Regularly inspect the thickness of brake pads, and if worn to at least 1/4 inch, it’s time for replacement. The lifespan of brake pads depends on various factors, including driving style, vehicle type, and load conditions. Regular inspections are necessary to determine when replacement is needed.
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By Mia
The brake pads seem to make strange noises often.
Have you ever experienced this?
Have you ever found out the reasons?
I only know these reasons：
Causes of noise
① Excessive wear of the brake disc causes noise.
② It is easy to form an oxide layer on the surface of brake disks in a humid environment. The change of the contact surface between the brake disc and the brake pad causes abnormal noise.
③ Due to the corrosion or stagnation of the caliper, the guide pin is not lubricated enough and cannot return efficiently, resulting in incomplete contact between the brake pad and the brake disk.
④ During the running-in period, the brake pads and brake disks are not running in enough. After hundreds of kilometers, the noise will be automatically eliminated.
⑤ On muddy roads, dirt and stones adhere between the brake pads and brake disks. In this case, noise is prone to be caused.
⑥ Brake noise is caused by brake pad formula.
And some understanding of whether the brake pads need to be replaced if abnormal noise occurs.
When should brake pads be replaced?
Brake pads generally need to be replaced after the vehicle has traveled approximately 60,000 kilometers. However, the warranty for KETULLA brake pads ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, depending on driving habits and road conditions.
When the thickness of the brake pads approaches or falls below 0.3 centimeters, it’s time to replace them. If you hear friction noises when lightly pressing the brakes, immediate replacement is necessary. When the friction material thickness decreases to 8 millimeters, it’s advisable to inspect and possibly replace the brake pads. When the pad and steel plate thickness decreases to 3 millimeters, immediate replacement is recommended to avoid safety hazards.
The lifespan of brake pads typically falls between 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers, depending on driving habits and conditions. Warning signs for brake pad replacement include decreased braking performance, increased braking distances, and abnormal noises. Regular inspections are necessary to determine when brake pads need replacement.
New brake pads usually have a thickness of approximately 1 centimeter, with a usable limit of 3 millimeters. If brake pads are excessively worn, contaminated with oil, or show signs of abnormal wear or tearing, they should be replaced immediately. It’s essential to regularly check brake pad wear and replace them as needed. Replacement intervals may vary depending on the type of brake pads and driving conditions.
Regularly inspect the thickness of brake pads, and if worn to at least 1/4 inch, it’s time for replacement. The lifespan of brake pads depends on various factors, including driving style, vehicle type, and load conditions. Regular inspections are necessary to determine when replacement is needed.
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In the second quarter,
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Ford Mustang Mach-E; Image source: Ford
In the second quarter of this year, Ford sold 23,957 electric vehicles in the United States, a 61% increase from the same period last year, when total electric vehicle sales were 14,843. Meanwhile, Ford’s sales of hybrid vehicles rose 55 percent year over year. However, sales of internal combustion engine cars were down 5 per cent year on year.
Ford saw double-digit sales growth for several of its electric vehicles. Sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning rose 76.9% to 7,902 units. While new competitors such as the Tesla Cybertruck and the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST have all hit the U.S. market, the Ford F-150 Lightning remained the best-selling electric truck in the U.S. in the first half of the year, with 15,654 units sold.
Second-quarter sales of the Ford Mustang Mach-E were up 46.5% year-over-year to 12,645 units. In the first half of this year, 22,234 units of the Mustang Mach-E were delivered, the best performance ever. Sales of Ford’s E-Transit electric van continued to climb in the second quarter, rising 95.5 percent to 3,410 units from a year earlier.
In the first half of 2024, Ford sold a total of 44,189 electric vehicles in the U.S. market, up 72% from 25,709 in the same period last year.
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the automaker is shifting to smaller, more affordable electric vehicles to close the gap with Tesla and fend off competitors like BYD worldwide. Referring to Americans’ love affair with “larger vehicles,” Farley said smaller electric vehicles are “very important to driving the decarbonisation of American society and the development of electric vehicles.”
Ford’s surge in electric vehicle sales in the US market is enough for it to continue to overtake General Motors. In the United States, GM delivered 21,930 electric vehicles in the second quarter, compared with 38,355 in the first half of 2024.
GM is also ramping up production by introducing new models, with electric models such as the Chevrolet Blazer, Equinox and Silverado coming to the U.S. market. While Tesla did not give specific sales figures by region, its second-quarter electric vehicle sales worldwide exceeded expectations, delivering 443,956 electric vehicles and remaining №1 in the U.S. market.
As competition in the U.S. electric vehicle market intensifies, other competitors, including Hyundai and Kia, also set new EV sales records in the second quarter. Hyundai Motor, for example, set a new sales record with its IONIQ 5 model, which sold 18,728 units in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, sales of Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, are also climbing.
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