Honda Brakes

The original Honda brakes are among the most essential safety features found on your car, SUV, or pickup. Without them operating in peak condition, you can't stop when and where you need. For your part, braking is a pretty simple process. You press your foot, usually the right one, against the brake pad. It gets more involved down the line, though.

How Your Brakes Work

When you apply that pressure to the brake pad, hydraulic brake fluid is sent out of the master brake cylinder. The fluid then circulates through the brake lines and brake hoses to the brake calipers. The calipers, which are covered by brake pads, press against the brake rotors (also known as disc brakes). The force of this resistance is what slow your wheels until you come to a complete stop. The thing is, even the best brakes can eventually wear down.

Warning Signs of Failing Brakes

Pay attention to the following:

• Soft brake pedal
• Strange noises when you brake
• Requiring more time and distance to stop
Your warning light comes on
• Shuddering or pulling to one side when you brake

Your high-quality brake system will probably need repair in due time, especially if your commute involves a lot of stop-and-go driving. Brake pads can wear down from the heat caused by the very act of braking. That exposes the calipers and rotor to each other, which can cause your rotors to warp. Fortunately, it's easy to find the brakes and brake system parts you need to repair the problem. Search our online auto parts catalog by model and part. We only stock genuine Honda parts, so you can trust in their excellent fit and performance. Order yours today and we'll get them shipped out right away.