Automotive/Craked brake pads

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Expert: Sean Halliday - 8/5/2009


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Hello,

I was recently told that my Ford Freestar has heat craked rear brakes.
Will it still be safe to drive, or should I get them fixed immediately?

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Cracked brake linings are due to overheating the brakes.Either too much load such as a truck or driving with the e brake engaged.It can also be caused by cheap linings which will deteriorate quicker than high quality brake pads.I would replace them with a good set such as mintex,ferodo,ebc,or a higher priced set.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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