To be, not to appear to be
The situation raises real concern: counterfeit spare parts and consumables are increasingly offered for sale that fail to meet basic standards. Some well known brands have left certain markets, yet many buyers still want to purchase their products.
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A vehicle can slow unexpectedly for a variety of reasons.
Flat tires, ice, brake fluid leaks and numerous other factors may contribute.
But the most troubling and common issue is the failure of brand name brake pads. Attractive packaging, familiar branding, and a premium price can mask a product that performs poorly. Low friction values, creaking materials, or the detachment of the friction liner from the metal backing can lead to serious accidents. Even a minor mishap today tends to be costly.
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How can branded, costly items end up compromised? The answer is simple. In difficult times, unscrupulous traders place useless brake pads on the market under believable names and through convincing channels. Some buyers trust a familiar brand without validating quality, and that trust becomes a costly mistake.
What to replace?
In the present climate, attention should turn to budget friendly options from domestic suppliers. The risk of counterfeits is lower, and these products often meet current standards.
Recent testing of brake pads designed for separating the friction lining from the base confirmed their reliability and showed superior performance compared to some higher profile brands.
Rear brake pads are available for the Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris series, as well as for Hyundai Accent and i20 models.
Front brake pads are suitable for the Logan and Largus.
Nevertheless, it is wise to avoid wearing brake pads down to the metal across any brand. Timely replacement is preferable to waiting for friction material to fail and metal-to-metal contact to occur.
For those considering a DIY rear brake pad replacement, an illustrated guide can be helpful.
Photo tutorial Behind the Wheel for brake pad replacement
On many vehicles the parking brake actuator compresses the rear brake pads. The braking mechanism mirrors the front axle, except the rear pads are actuated by the parking brake cable.
Replacing brake pads requires moving the pistons with care. Merely lowering the pistons is not enough. A combined push and turn motion is necessary. A specialized tool can be used, but long nose pliers can also get the job done.
At the rear of the brake cylinder lies a rotary lever driven by a cable. A threaded rod attaches to the piston to convert the lever motion into linear displacement.
- Spare parts for brake systems, filters, and related items can be found in the Behind the Wheel collection.
- Video demonstrations of the procedure are available in the Drive section on YouTube.