Your Chevy Suburban brake pads are key components in your vehicle’s disc braking system. You will find a pair of Suburban brake pads flanking each of your brake rotors, where they serve to generate friction that stops the rotation of your wheels. Brake pads consist of a thick, sandpaper-like lining that is either glued or riveted on to a metal backing plate.

Each time you engage your brakes, the lining of your Chevy Suburban brake pads is gradually eroded as they grind against the metal discs of your brake rotors. If you do not change your brake pads in a timely manner, your brake rotors will end up grinding against the metal backing plate and quickly become damaged.

There are two ways you can check the thickness of your brake pad lining: audibly, and visually. When your Suburban brake pads are worn to less than a quarter of an inch thick, the built-in noisemaking shims will begin to emit a high-pitched squealing sound. This sound does not affect the function of your brakes, so many drivers choose to ignore the noise. However, if you ignore it long enough it will become a loud, metallic grating sound that signifies rotor damage, and you will have to replace both your rotors and your pads. You can also visually check the thickness of your Chevy Suburban brake pads by looking through the front of your wheel openings.When your Suburban brake pads are worn to between an eighth and a quarter of an inch, you can order an inexpensive, high-quality replacement set from our vast online catalogue, and have them shipped right to your door so you don’t have to make a trip to the auto parts store.