This is a question that every motorist asks himself at least once in his life. In practice, the brake pads deteriorate over time and it is not always known when to change them. The state of wear brake pads on a Kia Niro or other vehicle depends on various factors. You think your Kia Niro has a concern for braking ? We will try to find out in this article if your Kia Niro has a problem or not. First, we will see what the brake pads are for, and then why they should be changed, and once we have studied all of these factors, we will see when we will have to change them.
What is the purpose of a brake pad on a Kia Niro?
Just before asking the question of whether or not it is essential to change the brake pads, we will first have to understand what they are used for and how they work. The wheels of your vehicle are connected to a brake disc. The brake pads thus attach around this brake disc . And in the event that you press the brake pedal, the pads will tighten around the disc to slow it down, and therefore slow the car down. Usually it is the brake pads that deteriorate faster than the disc. Besides, the disc is replaced extremely infrequently.
Why change the brake pads of a Kia Niro?
You may not know it, however, it can be dangerous to get behind the wheel with worn brake pads. Your Kia Niro has probably already lost a lot of grip, however wear takes place over time and it is clearly not necessarily obvious to see it. In the event that the so-called part of garnish wears out completely, the metal part will sometimes touch the disc and at this moment you risk having an accident, or damaging the disc permanently.
When to change brake pads on a Kia Niro?
It is therefore essential to change the brake pads. Usually it says it has to be done every 50 kilometers. Fortunately these data are extremely changeable and one can very well drive longer without having to change them. In general, if you drive mainly in the city, where braking is more severe and frequent, you will have to change your pads more often. However, with flexible driving, you can drive extremely long with your Kia Niro without having to change them. There are certain ways if you want to know when to change them. The most obvious way is to watch or measure . Remember what a new brake pad looks like, or check the internet, and compare. Don't worry, they change shape quickly. However you can judge the thickness that has disappeared. It's the best way to find out. Some plates also have a wear indicator . A second way to find out is found on the dashboard . Many cars do have a warning light that comes on in the event that the brake pads are excessively worn. If it ever goes off, it's probably time to go to the garage. At the same time, if your level of brake fluid is really weak it could be a good indicator. In fact, the liquid is much more quickly consumed when the pads are worn. It is not a safe bet, however, it can give you a first clue.
Conclusion:
Now you know what the brake pads are for and when to change them on your Kia Niro. There are still a few things to know. We can find a break-in for the pads, which is often around five hundred km. Just before that, the braking is clearly not at its maximum. You will also need to understand that different ranges of pads sometimes go on the same disc. Just before trying the mechanics alone at your home to change them, We advise you of course to go to a garage. That's it, now you have all the cards in hand. Have a good trip and be careful!