Why are brake pads wearing out so fast?

The following are six mistakes to that could be causing your brake pads to wear out prematurely.

1. Failure to Flush Brake Lines
   One of the most important maintenance tasks for your brake system is flushing your brake lines. Brake lines need to be flushed to prevent air bubbles from accumulating in the brake fluid. These air bubbles detract from brake effectiveness and prevent brake fluid from lubricating effectively to minimize mechanical wear.
2. Failure to Use Lower Gears
   Vehicles naturally move more slowly in lower gears. You should take advantage of this to moderate your vehicle’s speed when moving downhill without using your brakes. Downshifting to slow your vehicle minimizes brake pad wear.
3. Lack of Space between You and the Vehicle Ahead
   Sudden braking is hard on the brake pads. Drivers who tailgate are more likely to slam on the brakes suddenly.
4. High Speed Travel
   If you drive with a heavy foot, chances are high that your brake pads wear out fast. Brake pads work much harder to bring a high speed vehicle to a stop than they do to stop a vehicle traveling slowly.Get in the habit of driving more slowly to avoid putting unnecessary strain on your brake pads. Slower driving provides the added benefit of minimizing your chances of getting in a crash or having to pay a speeding ticket.
5. Use of Warped Rotors and Calipers
   If components of your braking system need replaced like your rotors and calipers, your brake pads are going to wear out quickly. Have your rotors and calipers inspected if your brake pads are wearing out faster than normal and buy replacement parts if needed.
6. Excess Weight
   The heavier your vehicle is, the more momentum it has when it’s moving and the more energy your brake system expends to stop it. Therefore, you should avoid driving with excess weight in your vehicle to prolong the life of your brake pads and the rest of your braking system.

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