Your loyal Volvo V50 Brake Pads are there to help you stop ever time you press your brake pedal. You may take them for granted, but they are a big part of what keeps you safe during your everyday travels. Perhaps it is time to get better acquainted with them.

Your Volvo V50 Brake Pads consist of a metal backing and a semi-metallic material. The metal backing is what holds the brake pads to the brake caliper, and the semi-metallic material is what is squeezed against the brake rotor to cause your car to stop.

This semi-metallic material is designed to provide both maximum grip and resistance to wear and tear. And while your brake pads will last you for several thousand miles, they will inevitably wear out. Every time your brake pads grip the rotor, it causes a slight amount of the pad to wear away. Eventually, the pad will wear down to the metal backing. This is hazardous because it not only reduces grip and friction, but could cause your rotor to become damaged. Because of this, you should check your brake pads for wear and tear periodically. After all, you can’t be too careful when it comes to your safety. And luckily, the automobile manufacturers know this. That is why your Volvo V50 Brake Pads come with a built-in warning mechanism. When your brake pads wear down too far, a wear indicator, which is a small piece of metal, will cause your brakes to squeal. When this happens, it is time to change your brakes.And when this time comes, you can confidently come to us for high-quality brake pads that you can trust.