Question 3802
Do the brake pads and brake discs need to be checked regularly?
- The pads, yes; the discs don’t wear out.
- No.
- Yes.
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Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. When you brake, the pads press against the rotor, and friction wears both down. The pads need replacing more often, but the rotor also wears down or gets damaged, so check both at least once a year. In the image, a mechanic shines a flashlight on a wheel's brake rotor and caliper.