How to clean the brake pads if they are dirty?

（Cómo limpiar y tratar las pastillas de freno sucias?）

Brake pads（pastillas de freno coche） are very important parts on the car and play a very key role. When the brake pads become dirty, it will affect the performance of the brake pads（pastilla de los frenos）, resulting in weakened braking effect, and even dangerous. Therefore, regular cleaning and maintenance of brake pads is very important.

There are many ways to clean brake pads, and I will introduce some commonly used methods below.

First, get the tools and materials you need, including a cleaning brush, detergent, a clean towel, and a dust cover.

Second, park the car on a flat surface, open the door, pull the handbrake, and then open the bonnet to find the wheel position. Lift the car up with a jack and mark the location of the tag below the jack.

Then, remove the wheel screws, remove the wheel, and find the position of the brake pads. Use cleaning brush and cleaning agent to clean the dust and dirt on the surface of the brake pad, and then wipe it clean with a clean towel. Be careful not to rinse with water, because water will affect the performance of the brake pads.

After cleaning, install the wheel back to its original position, tighten the wheel screws, put the car down, and then close the bonnet. Start the vehicle and press the brake pedal several times to re-adapt the brake pads to the working state.

In addition, special brake pad cleaner can also be used for cleaning, according to the product instructions can be operated. In addition, check the wear of the brake pads regularly, and replace the brake pads with serious wear in time to ensure driving safety.

In general, proper cleaning and maintenance of brake pads is very important for the performance and safety of the car. Through regular cleaning and maintenance of the brake pads, the service life of the brake pads can be extended, the normal work of the brake system can be ensured, and the driving safety can be improved. I hope the above method can help you clean and deal with the problem of dirty brake pads.