Trouble Tracer Component
A list of symptoms each with it's own article. Clicking on a symptom displays it's article contents.
Standard Layout
Pad Contamination
Appearance
Friction material is contaminated with either oil, grease or brake fuid
Cause
Spillage during maintenance, or fuid that has leaked from the caliper
Effect
- The vehicle pulls to one side during braking
- Reduction in braking performance
Remedy
- Identify and repair cause of contamination
- Replace the brake pad set
Glazing
Appearance
Friction material is contaminated with either oil, grease or brake fuid
Cause
Spillage during maintenance, or fuid that has leaked from the caliper
Effect
- The vehicle pulls to one side during braking
- Reduction in braking performance
Remedy
- Identify and repair cause of contamination
- Replace the brake pad set
Uneven Wear – Wear Lip
Back Plate Damage
Uneven Wear Within a set
Rusty Pads
Tapered Pads
Incorrect Pad Fitting
Uneven Wear – Disc Scoring
Denaturing
Cracked Pads
Edge Crumbling
Worn out Pads
Metal Pick up
Pad Contamination
Appearance
Friction material is contaminated with either oil, grease or brake fuid
Cause
Spillage during maintenance, or fuid that has leaked from the caliper
Effect
- The vehicle pulls to one side during braking
- Reduction in braking performance
Remedy
- Identify and repair cause of contamination
- Replace the brake pad set
Glazing
Appearance
Friction material is contaminated with either oil, grease or brake fuid
Cause
Spillage during maintenance, or fuid that has leaked from the caliper
Effect
- The vehicle pulls to one side during braking
- Reduction in braking performance
Remedy
- Identify and repair cause of contamination
- Replace the brake pad set