Gain confidence in your DIY car maintenance routine by mastering how to check brake pad wear through the wheel spokes.

But when should you replace the pads? Whether the brake pads on your vehicle are made of metallic, organic, ceramic, or composite materials, these pieces lose a minute amount of material each time ...

Read on for our guide to changing your own brake pads at home. Find all the tools you are likely to need at the bottom of the page. Apply gaffer tape to protect the paint on the rim. Work on one ...