This is a question that every driver asks himself at least once in his life. Indeed, the brake pads deteriorate over time and we do not always know when to change them. The state of wear brake pads on a Smart Forvision or another car depends on several factors. You imagine that your Smart Forvision has a concern for braking ? We will try to understand in this file if your Smart Forvision has a problem or not. First, we will see what the brake pads are for, then why we will have to change them, and once we have gone through all these factors, we will see when we will have to change them.
What is the purpose of a brake pad on a Smart Forvision?
Just before wondering whether or not it is essential to change the brake pads, it will first be necessary 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 therefore attach to either side of this brake disc . And if you depress the brake pedal, the pads tighten around the disc to brake it, and therefore consequently brake the wheel. Generally it is the brake pads that deteriorate faster than the disc. Besides, the disc is replaced very rarely.
Why change the brake pads of a Smart Forvision?
You may not realize it, but it can be dangerous to get behind the wheel with worn brake pads. Your Smart Forvision has probably already lost a lot of grip, but wear and tear takes place over time and it is clearly not necessarily easy to see it. When the so-called share of garnish deteriorates completely, the metal portion may touch the disc and there you may have an incident, or break the disc permanently.
When to change brake pads on a Smart Forvision?
It is therefore essential to change the brake pads. Generally, it says that it has to be done every 50 kilometers. However, these details are super changeable and you will be able to drive completely longer without changing them. In general, if you drive mainly in urban areas, where braking is more abrupt and frequent, you will need to change your pads more regularly. However, thanks to a flexible driving, you will be able to ride super long with your Smart Forvision without changing them. We can find a few ways to know when to change them. The most obvious way is to watch or measure . Remember what a brand new brake pad looks like, or look on the internet, and compare. Rest assured, they suddenly change their appearance. However you can judge the thickness that has been removed. This remains the best way to find out. Some plates also have a wear indicator . Another way to find out is located on the dashboard . Many models actually have a warning light that comes on in the event that the brake pads are excessively worn. If it ever goes off, it's certainly time to stop by the garage. Also, if the level of brake fluid is really too weak this could be a good indicator. Indeed, the liquid is much more quickly consumed when the pads are worn. This is not always the case but it may give you a first clue.
Conclusion:
Now you know what brake pads are useful for and when to change them on your Smart Forvision. There are still a few things to note. We can find a break-in for the pads, which is often done around 500 km. Just before that, the braking is clearly not at its maximum. You will also need to know that several ranges of pads can sometimes go on the same disc. Just before trying solo work at home to change them, We advise you of course to go to a mechanic. It's good, now you have all the cards in hand. Have a good trip and be careful!