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have noisy brakes and nobody can do anything about them!”
This common complaint usually refers to the squeal or scraping sound sometimes generated by the new, semi-metallic brake pads and linings now in common use.
This material, which does away with the hazardous asbestos previously used in brake linings, also offers superior frictional and heat dissipating qualities.
“Safety and ecology, in addition to longer service life, are among considerations affecting automotive design,” says Thomas Carr, vice president for technical affairs of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association.
‘Through advancements like better friction materials and anti-lock braking systems, we have significantly improved brake life and performance. The trade-off, in the case of friction material, is occasional brake squeal,” he said.
Driver reaction time, unfortunately, has not kept pace with improved performance of the braking system, notes the Car Care Council. Nor has there been a significant improvement in public attitude about preventive maintenance.
One survey of 1,000 consumers showed vehicle neglect is on the rise, even though nearly half of motorists ranked brake failure as their number one fear among driving emergencies.
In the face of this, fewer than 20 percent identified brakes as a system to be checked regularly. According to the U.S
70.5%