Maintaining your Chevy Malibu brake pads is one of the best things you can do to ensure that your brakes are in top working condition. The function of your brakes depends on your brake pads, since these frictional components are put under a great amount of stress each time you engage your brakes. You will find a pair of Malibu brake pads flanking each of your brake rotors.

When you step on your brake pedal, the pressure of your foot is translated into a force that moves your brake calipers inward, bringing your brake pads into contact with the rapidly spinning discs of your rotors. The friction generated between the pads and the rotors stops the rotation of your wheels, and therefore your vehicle.

When your Chevy Malibu brake pads are worn down past a certain point, your brake rotors will begin grinding against the metal backing plate behind the lining, which will damage your rotors and possibly your calipers as well. There are two ways to check the thickness of your Malibu brake pads: audibly and visually. If you hear a high-pitched squealing or squeaking sound as you drive that stops when you engage your brakes, this noise is coming from your brake pad sensors, which are warning you to change your brake pads. You can also view your Chevy Malibu brake pads without removing your wheels by looking through the openings on the outside of the wheel assembly.You will find a full line of replacement Malibu brake pads right here in our extensive online catalogue at great low prices, so don’t wait to change your worn pads until your rotors are damaged as well.