Brake Maintenance

[trucker111]

i want to make sure that the brakes of my car is in tip top condition. How do you maintain the brakes?
pls post the details here?

[userfriendly]

I'm no expert but AFAIK best way to maintain your brakes is to change your brake fluid at the proper interval. I think its 40,000 kms or 2 years whichever comes first. Brake fluid absorbs water vapor. I forgot the correct term. I think its hygroscopic or something like that. When it absorbs too much water, it will cause all sorts of nasty things to the brake system as well as loose stopping power. So best replace at the recommended intervals.

Brake pads are replaced when its too thin. Normally you will hear a squeaking noise when its time to change brake pads.

[number001]

How about those brake cleaning services that CASA always peddles ?

[trucker111]

Brake pads are replaced when its too thin. Normally you will hear a squeaking noise when its time to change brake pads.

pareho lang ba ang brake pads ng front wheels and rear?
any idea kung how much ang cost the brake pads?

[aki0125]

Front pads are bigger compared to the rear pads if ever the rear braking systems has a disc brake. For the price, it depends on the brand of the vehicle. At a normal usage, the ratio is 2:1 meaning you change your front pads twice before you change your rear brake pads. Factory setting for our brake system is at 70/30, 70 for the front and 30 for the rear.

[trucker111]

Front pads are bigger compared to the rear pads if ever the rear braking systems has a disc brake. For the price, it depends on the brand of the vehicle. At a normal usage, the ratio is 2:1 meaning you change your front pads twice before you change your rear brake pads. Factory setting for our brake system is at 70/30, 70 for the front and 30 for the rear.

Thanks for your reply.
the car is L300FB. though i don't feel or hear something unusual, i thought of changing the brake pads on its next maintenance. any idea of the size/specs/brand i need to buy?

what do you mean by "Factory setting for our brake system is at 70/30, 70 for the front and 30 for the rear"?

[aki0125]

Brake distribution ratio

Your rear brake for your L300 has a drum brake system. Its best to have it clean every PMS to minimize brake dust built up.

An oridnary bendix standard brake pads and brake shoe for the rear will do the job

[trucker111]

Brake distribution ratio

An oridnary bendix standard brake pads and brake shoe for the rear will do the job

how about the front?
any idea how much is the cost (per set) of brake pads and brake shoe?

[aki0125]

900-1100 for the front brake pads
600-750 for the rear brake shoe

[trucker111]

any feedback on the brands TRW and Sure Brake?