{"id":110640,"date":"2024-07-17T23:28:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T06:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=110640"},"modified":"2025-01-16T20:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T04:47:13","slug":"brake-pads-wearing-down-too-fast-causes-effects-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-pads-wearing-down-too-fast-causes-effects-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Pads Wearing Down Too Fast: Causes, Effects, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column110640_70ab9a-ca inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-98a1a3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-5511cb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading110640_c64227-cb\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New brake pads can wear out early because of bad calipers and pins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some causes of uneven brake pad wear include not using lower gears, high-speed driving, sudden braking, and excessive weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the brake pads wear, the brake system will have a slower response time and the vehicle might vibrate when braking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pads\">brake pads<\/a> are arguably the most crucial part of a car&rsquo;s braking system. Without them, you won&rsquo;t have full control over the brakes. As such, replacing a worn pad should be a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there are cases when new brake pads wear out early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do New Brake Pads Wear Out Early?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of lining is one powerful determining factor for why new brake pads wear out early. Organic brake linings made from natural materials like rubber, glass, and resin tend to wear out the most quickly. These linings provide smooth and quiet braking performance but are less durable under heavy use.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column110640_bb790f-bf > 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6 .image-is-svg, .kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image110640_56eaf2-e6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column110640_155e2f-57 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nLetter carrier vehicles and other vehicles that stop repeatedly tend to wear out the brake pads very rapidly. There are only so many stops that can be made before the brakes are worn out. Some letter carrier vehicles need the brakes replaced as often as once a month.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-do-brake-pads-last\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159\"><style> .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159:active, .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u96fd336a14ca1164602758b5000ce159:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How Long Do Brake Pads Last?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, let&rsquo;s say you&rsquo;re not using organic brake pads and let&rsquo;s say you&rsquo;re not stopping as often as a delivery driver or letter carrier. What else might be the reason for rapid brake wear?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Calipers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake caliper\">brake caliper<\/a> houses the brake pads and the pistons. They slow the car&rsquo;s wheel by extending their pistons against the brake pads, which presses the lining against the rotors, which are connected to the wheel hub, tire, and wheel, and that creates friction with the brake rotors, converting kinetic (movement) energy to heat energy (friction), thereby stopping the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the calipers squeeze the pads against the rotors, a stuck brake caliper piston will likely result in uneven brake pad wear, but you&rsquo;ll also notice that the brakes either pull or keep the vehicle from accelerating as it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/metal-caliper-pistons-can-corrode-and-stick.jpg\" alt=\"metal caliper pistons can corrode and stick\" class=\"wp-image-117077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/metal-caliper-pistons-can-corrode-and-stick.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/metal-caliper-pistons-can-corrode-and-stick-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/metal-caliper-pistons-can-corrode-and-stick-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/metal-caliper-pistons-can-corrode-and-stick-150x125.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You might also notice that one wheel is smoking after you&rsquo;ve driven the vehicle. Metal caliper pistons can corrode and stick (see photo) and composite caliper pistons can swell. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Slide Pins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The brake calipers typically &ldquo;float&rdquo; on special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pad-pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pins\">pins<\/a>. A damaged or corroded slide pin prevents the caliper from moving back and forth with tire revolution. This also decreases braking power and wears out the brake pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out-1024x352.jpg\" alt=\"pad next to the piston worn out\" class=\"wp-image-117078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out-1024x352.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out-768x264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pad-next-to-the-piston-worn-out.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usually, though, the pad next to the piston will wear out and the opposite pad won&rsquo;t and that piston-side pad may wear as you see in the photo. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Uneven Brake Pad Wear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides bad calipers and slide pins, internally clogged brake hoses, ABS hydraulic control unit failures, and other factors can cause uneven brake pad wear.. Anything that keeps the brakes applied when they should be released can cause uneven wear. Let&rsquo;s discuss a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Using the Lower Gears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The gears on manual transmission cars are there for a reason. When driving downhill, shift to lower gears to minimize using the brakes to reduce the odds of brake pad wear and make for a safer drive altogether. Automatic transmissions have automatic engine braking when you let off the accelerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-worn-brake-pads\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6\"><style> .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6:active, .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u922acbbb1dfe92c768a0a16f1d1edcb6:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">How to Diagnose Worn Brake Pads<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving at High Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantly driving at high speed followed by aggressive braking (as a habit) can lead to faster brake pad wear because it works harder to bring your vehicle to a stop. If you do this a lot, it&rsquo;ll wear the brakes out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sudden Braking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, sudden braking is bad for your brake pads. It creates stress on the suspension and generates excess heat that could deteriorate the brake pads and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/warped-rotor-symptoms-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"warp the rotors\">warp the rotors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid this under normal circumstances, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Doing so limits sudden braking and minimizes the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve the optimal distance, follow the three-second rule. Look for an object ahead of the road, and when the vehicle in front of you passes it, count how many seconds it takes for you to pass the same object. 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Typically, rotors last up to 20,000 miles, but you could see yourself replacing them every 10,000 miles if the rotors don&rsquo;t wear evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When Brake Pads Wear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A worn brake pad can damage the entire braking system, rendering it useless. This occurs because the pads are the cushion against the brake rotors, which create friction and slow down the wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the pads wear, the metal beneath is exposed and makes contact with the rotors. Fortunately, brakes are designed to keep stopping the car for as long as possible even if the brake pad lining is completely gone. 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The worst part is that worn brake pads can increase your stopping distance, making it hard to stop your vehicle. Luckily, you don&rsquo;t have to deal with any of this if you order from CarParts.com today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll find a wide selection of high-quality brake pads, all sourced from the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. Enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience with our easy-to-navigate website. The best part is, you don&rsquo;t have to wait too long for your order to arrive. If you placed your order by 12PM ET, you can expect your new brake pads to arrive in as fast as two business days. You&rsquo;ll be back on the road before you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wait until your worn brake pads lead to even more damage or worse, cause an accident. 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