2012 Honda Civic Brake Pads in Avon, IN | Hare Honda

A squeal or scrape may appear as pad material wears. Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, so stop driving and book service. Measurement at all four corners determines whether replacement is needed.

• Squeal or scrape during braking
• Grinding from the brake area
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

Assessing the full system helps identify related wear before new pads are installed. Brake components work together, so replacing one part while overlooking another can shorten the life of the new part. The inspection findings determine the appropriate next step.

• Measurement of remaining pad material
• Replacement pads matched to the vehicle
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life. The manufacturer maintenance schedule does not specify an interval for this model year. Measuring the remaining material on all four corners shows whether service is needed now or at the next visit.

• City traffic increases repeated braking
• Hills and hard stops increase brake demand
• Four-corner measurement tracks actual wear

Pad service includes checking the rotors along with calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. Running pads to the backing plate can damage a rotor, while other conditions may also require attention. The inspection determines whether pads alone are appropriate or whether additional brake work is needed.

• Rotors are inspected during pad service
• Backing-plate contact can damage rotors
• Brake components are assessed as a system

Grinding indicates that the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or increased stopping distance also call for prompt inspection. Continuing to drive can worsen component damage and affect braking performance.

• Stop driving if the brakes grind
• Book an inspection for unusual brake sounds
• Have pads, rotors, hardware, and fluid assessed together

Booking the visit gets the remaining pad material measured on all four corners, so you can learn whether service is needed now or at the next visit. Hare Honda is at 8693 E US Hwy 36, Avon, Indiana 46123. You can also review current service specials before booking.

• Online appointment scheduling
• Four-corner pad measurement
• Brake-system inspection at the Avon service center