Brake Pads 101 with Melloy Chevrolet

As you drive around Los Lunas with your family, the brake pads on your car help slow you down and stop when necessary, but how do they work? We've compiled everything you need to know about how your brake pads work so that you can better appreciate the power behind this tiny part and keep it better maintained.
As you press the brake pedal, a cylinder sends brake fluid to the calipers by the car's wheel. As the brake fluid reaches the calipers, pistons press against the brake pad, causing friction on the rotor