Symptoms of a Failed or Failed Emergency/Parking Brake Pad

If your parking brake does not hold the vehicle properly or does not work at all, you may need to replace the parking brake pad.

Parking brake shoes, also known as emergency brake shoes, are long, curved blocks coated with friction material for the parking brakes to function. When the parking brakes are applied, the parking brake pads rest against the brake drum or inside the rotor to hold the vehicle in place. They work in the same way as conventional brake pads and drums and also require maintenance after a while. Usually, bad or faulty parking brake pads cause several symptoms that can alert the driver to a potential problem that needs to be fixed.

The parking brake does not hold the vehicle properly

One of the first symptoms of a parking brake pad problem is the parking brake not holding the car properly. If the parking brake pads are excessively worn, they will not be able to properly support and support the vehicle's weight. This may cause the vehicle to roll or lean when parking, especially on slopes or hills.

Parking brake does not work

Another symptom and more serious problem is the parking brake not engaging or holding the car at all. If the parking brake pads are severely worn, the parking brake will fail and cannot support the weight of the vehicle. This will cause the vehicle to tilt and roll even with the pedal or lever fully extended, increasing the risk of an accident.

Parking brake pads are a component of almost all road vehicles and play an important role in parking safety. If you suspect that the parking brake pads are worn out or defective, contact a professional specialist, for example, from AvtoTachki, to check the car. They will be able to inspect the car and, if necessary, replace the parking brake pads.