It's a question every driver asks at least once in their life. Indeed, the brake pads wear out over time and we do not always know when to change them. The state of wear brake pads on a Renault Ondelios or another car depends on various factors. You believe that your Renault Ondelios is malfunctioning braking ? We will try to find out in this text if your Renault Ondelios has a malfunction or not. First, we will see what the brake pads are for, then why you need to change them, and once we have studied all of these factors, we will see when you need to change them.
What is the purpose of a brake pad on a Renault Ondelios?
Before asking the question of whether it is essential or not to change the brake pads, you must first understand what they are used for and how they work. The wheels of your car are connected to a brake disc. The brake pads therefore attach around this brake disc . And in the event that you press the brake pedal, the pads tighten around the disc to brake it, and therefore by correspondence brake the car. In general, it is the brake pads that wear out faster than the disc. The latter changes very infrequently.
Why change the brake pads of a Renault Ondelios?
You may not know it but it can be dangerous to get behind the wheel with damaged brake pads. Your Renault Ondelios has probably already lost a lot of grip, but wear takes place over time and it is not necessarily easy to see it. If the so-called part of garnish wears out completely, the metal part can come into contact with the disc and there you risk having an incident, or damaging the disc permanently.
When to change brake pads on a Renault Ondelios?
It is therefore necessary to change the brake pads. In general, it is said that it is necessary to do this every 50 kilometers. But this information is super changeable and you can drive longer without changing it. Generally, if you drive mostly in urban areas, where braking is more abrupt and frequent, you will have to change your pads more often. However, thanks to a flexible driving, you will be able to drive super long with your Renault Ondelios without changing them. We can find a few ways so that we 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 can change their appearance quickly. However, you can judge the thickness that has disappeared. This remains the best indicator. Some plates also have a wear indicator . Another way to find out is on the dashboard . Many cars do have a warning light that comes on if the brake pads are too badly damaged. If it turns on, it's probably time to go to the garage. Also, if your level of brake fluid is really weak it can be presented as an excellent indicator. Indeed, the liquid is much more quickly consumed when the pads are damaged. It is not always the case but it can give you a first clue.
Conclusion:
Now you know what the brake pads are for and when to change them on your Renault Ondelios. There are still a few things to know. We can find a break-in for the pads, which is often around five hundred km. Before that, braking is not optimal. You should also know that various models of pads sometimes go for the same disc. Before trying the mechanics alone at your home to change them, We recommend of course to go to a mechanic. It's done, now you know everything. Have a good trip and take precautions!