Rear Brake Pad Replacement Service

Volkswagen Braking & Rear Brake Pads Maintenance

Every Volkswagen car or SUV is equipped with a hydraulic brake system with brake pads performing the essential function of generating resistance when clamped against the brake rotors. The intensity of this task in terms of the pressure, friction, and heat demand that brake pads are engineered to wear out so the brake rotors do not. Brake pad wear is purposeful by design, which requires drivers to get brake pad replacement as needed when the brake pads are worn out. 

What are the Symptoms of Worn Rear Brake Pads?

Brake pads perform a tough job and operate in an extreme environment with intense friction and heat causing incremental wear with every stop. If any of the common symptoms of worn brake pads pollute your driving experience, the best response is to schedule service quickly as poor brake system performance is a safety concern for us. Here are the most common symptoms that show up in your driving experience when the rear brake pads are worn out:

Shaking or vibration in the steering wheel or pedal.

 

Burning smell when you are driving.

You have to push the brake pedal down farther.

Loud noises when braking described as squealing, screeching, grinding, or eardrum-piercing.

Brake system warning light.