When To Replace Your Brake Pads

To keep up with your Honda CR-V's maintenance, you want to get your brake pads inspected once a year or every 12,000 miles. This way you can ensure they are in good shape and won't cause damage to other parts of the braking system. For replacement, brake pads can last between 25,000 - 60,000 miles depending on type and driving style. This is a wide range, so it is important to keep up with your brake pad inspections to make sure you know the state of your brake pads.

There are also a few physical signs to indicate that your brake pads may need replacement. One is your car not staying straight when braking. This can happen due to an unevely worn down brake pad, and should be replaced since it is applying uneven friction compared to the other brakes. Another sign is if you hear your brakes, grinding, squealing, or squeaking when braking.

How Much to Replace My Brake Pads?

The cost of replacing your Honda CR-V brake pads can change depending on the year, but it is somewhere between $150 - $450 per axle depending on the type of brake pad you want. However, we offer a variety of specials on brake pads and other services. If you are looking to bring your car in for service with us, check out our specials when scheduling your service so you can get the best deal possible!

Types of Brake Pads

There are a three main types of brake pads for your Honda CR-V: Organic, Semi-Metallic and Ceramic. The difference between types of brakepads are what they are made of, how fast they wear out, and how quiet they are when braking. Organic brake pads are made with a blend of rubber, fiberglass, Kevlar and other composite materials. They generate only a little heat when in use, making them quite quiet. The downside of Organic brake pads are that they wear out a bit more quickly than other types because of their material makeup.

Semi-Metallic brakepads meanwhile are made of copper, iron and steel, they offer great heat resistance and are great for constant heavy braking. Unfortunately, they are quite loud compared to other brake pad types due to their heavy duty construction, and generate a lot of dust. Semi-Metallic brake pads last longer than organic brake pads, but shorter than ceramic.

Finally, ceramic brake pads are made of ceramics and copper fibers. They are incredibly quiet and don't produce much dust when breaking. Ceramic brake pads also last the longest out all the brake pad types. They do have some drawbacks, mainly a lower to absorb friction heat while in use, which transfers more heat to other parts of your Honda CR-V's braking system and potentially wearing them out faster. When deciding on what type of brake pads you want, be sure to speak with one of our expert technicians to get a better idea of which type would best suit your individual needs.

Next Steps

It is important when taking care of your Honda CR-V to always be keeping up to date with its maintenance, especially if you think the brake pads need to be replaced. Ignoring your cars general maintenance can lead to major problems later on as worn parts may then also damage other nearby components, compromising the vehicles ability to drive.

If your Honda CR-V's brake pads need replacement, or you just haven't brought your car in for maintenance in a while, schedule using the link below and our team of expert technicians will make sure your ride stays safe and smooth.