{"id":592,"date":"2026-01-20T07:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/?p=592"},"modified":"2026-01-21T03:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T03:01:42","slug":"brake-failure-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/brake-failure-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Shocking Brake Failure Statistics That Drivers Can&#8217;t Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"592\" class=\"elementor elementor-592\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27e6665 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27e6665\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f2f4d9\" data-id=\"3f2f4d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1062e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1062e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brake-failure-statistics.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-596\" alt=\"brake failure statistics\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brake-failure-statistics.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brake-failure-statistics-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/brake-failure-statistics-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d28994 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d28994\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is impossible to overstate the importance of brakes. The ability to slow a car down and bring it to a stop is fundamental to driving. Brakes perform this critical function countless times, even on the shortest journey. In emergencies, they can prevent accidents and save lives. Thanks to advances in technology and manufacturing, brake failure is rare. However, when it does happen, the effects can be devastating. Read on to discover all you need to know about the risk of brake failure, the warning signs, and what to do if your brakes fail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2247d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e2247d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Key Brake Failure Statistics You Can't Ignore<\/b><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0699057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0699057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brake failure accounts for <b>0.44% <\/b>of all passenger car accidents in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a <b>1 in 400 chance<\/b> of a vehicle accident caused by brake malfunction or failure.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On average, <b>2,64,000 car<\/b> accidents happen yearly due to brake malfunction in the U.S.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Approximately 2% of all vehicle crashes in the United States are due to a critical vehicle defect. Of this 2%, <b>22% <\/b>of crashes are attributed to a brake malfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2022, brake-related recalls accounted for <b>6% <\/b>of the total vehicle recalls. The NHSTA issued 57 recalls due to brake-related issues, affecting 1.7 million vehicles that year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brake failure is<b> 1.4 times <\/b>more likely during the summer. This increased risk can be attributed to excessive heat, which accelerates the degradation of the brakes.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A 2022 study, which analyzed ten years (2010-2019) of crash data in Wyoming, concluded that vehicles older than 15 years were<b> 1.8 times<\/b> more likely than newer vehicles to be involved in a brake failure crash resulting in injuries or death.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Wyoming study highlights that the odds of brake failure-related collisions resulting in fatalities and injuries are significantly higher for trucks (<b>6.9 times<\/b> more likely) than for other vehicle types (1.5 times more likely for SUVs and pickups, for example).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On average, Honda advises that brake pads should be replaced every <b>25,000 to 65,000 miles<\/b> while rotors should be changed anywhere from <b>30,000 to 70,000 miles<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cost of replacing brake pads and rotors can vary between <b>$250 and $678 per axle<\/b>, according to estimates compiled by Nubrakes.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RepairSmith advises that the minimum thickness for brake pads is <b>3.2 mm (\u215b inch)<\/b>. Drivers should check brake pad thickness every five months or 5,000 miles.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brake fluid absorbs moisture as it ages. Automotive oil and lubricant company, Castrol, reports that as little as <b>3.5% water<\/b> can reduce brake fluid effectiveness <b>by up to 40%<\/b>. It recommends changing brake fluid at least every two years.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The top three most common causes of brake failure are brake fluid leakage, a faulty brake master cylinder, and a defective brake booster, according to Custom Complete Automotive.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08aaa38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"08aaa38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1001\" alt=\"chance of accident due to brake failure and number of accidents due to brake failure\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/chance-of-accident-due-to-brake-failure-and-number-of-accidents-due-to-brake-failure-2048x819.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15243e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f15243e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>HOW COMMON IS BRAKE FAILURE?<\/b><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cf1734 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6cf1734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-divider{--divider-border-style:none;--divider-border-width:1px;--divider-color:#0c0d0e;--divider-icon-size:20px;--divider-element-spacing:10px;--divider-pattern-height:24px;--divider-pattern-size:20px;--divider-pattern-url:none;--divider-pattern-repeat:repeat-x}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider{display:flex}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{font-size:15px;line-height:1;max-width:95%}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__element{margin:0 var(--divider-element-spacing);flex-shrink:0}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-icon{font-size:var(--divider-icon-size)}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider-separator{display:flex;margin:0;direction:ltr}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator{align-items:center}.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text .elementor-divider-separator:before{display:block;content:\"\";border-bottom:0;flex-grow:1;border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:first-of-type{flex-grow:0;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider-separator:before{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-left .elementor-divider__element{margin-left:0}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider .elementor-divider-separator>.elementor-divider__svg:last-of-type{flex-grow:0;flex-shrink:100}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider-separator:after{content:none}.elementor-widget-divider--element-align-right .elementor-divider__element{margin-right:0}.elementor-widget-divider:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text):not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon) .elementor-divider-separator{border-top:var(--divider-border-width) var(--divider-border-style) var(--divider-color)}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern{--divider-border-style:none}.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern.elementor-widget-divider--view-line .elementor-divider-separator,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:after,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not(.elementor-widget-divider--view-line) .elementor-divider-separator:before,.elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern:not([class*=elementor-widget-divider--view]) .elementor-divider-separator{width:100%;min-height:var(--divider-pattern-height);-webkit-mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;mask-size:var(--divider-pattern-size) 100%;-webkit-mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);mask-repeat:var(--divider-pattern-repeat);background-color:var(--divider-color);-webkit-mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url);mask-image:var(--divider-pattern-url)}.elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing{--divider-pattern-size:auto}.elementor-widget-divider--bg-round{--divider-pattern-repeat:round}.rtl .elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{direction:rtl}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-divider,.e-con>.elementor-widget-divider{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4dc0c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4dc0c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate of brake failure depends on the vehicle type. It is a rare occurrence in passenger cars, accounting for <\/span><b>0.44% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of all passenger vehicle crashes in the United States. There are an estimated 6 million road traffic accidents every year, so brake malfunction is responsible for approximately <\/span><b>2,64,000 collisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a whole, faulty vehicles contribute to 2% of vehicle crashes. Brake failure is the second most common cause of all vehicle-related accidents, responsible for 22% of crashes. Tires are the top cause, responsible for 35%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>In summary, there is a 1 in 440 chance that a vehicle accident is caused by faulty brakes.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trucks carry a much higher risk of brake failure, with 30% of crashes due in some part to faulty or deficient brakes. Heavy loads, excess speed, and overuse of the brakes cause severe damage to the braking system. This degradation happens most on downhill roads. An experienced heavy goods driver knows to shift down gears and drive at a slower speed downhill instead of using brakes excessively. Engaging the brakes for long periods, together with a heavy load, will cause overheating and brake failure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84c1bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a84c1bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT TO DO WHEN BRAKES FAIL<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dc01bb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3dc01bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37dc05f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37dc05f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your brakes stop working, the most important thing is to remain calm and not panic. Sudden maneuvers can increase the likelihood of an accident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, follow the below steps to bring the car to a rolling stop:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your foot off the accelerator.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers to give you space. Honk the horn if needed.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-size: 18px;\" aria-level=\"1\">Move the car into a lower gear to help reduce the speed.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the car has an anti-locking braking system (ABS), put your foot down on the brake pedal fully. Otherwise, try pumping the pedal as fast as possible to engage the front or rear braking system.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Pull over onto the side of the road in a controlled manner.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When at a low speed, try pulling gradually on the parking brake. Alternatively, as a last resort (and if there is plenty of space around the car), switch off the engine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the car is stationary, exit the vehicle safely and call roadside assistance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c10fe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c10fe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BRAKE PROBLEMS<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c747db elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0c747db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173644a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"173644a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The good news is that there are usually some warning signs that the brakes need attention. The key indicators are:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">The brake light warning on the dashboard is illuminated.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The brakes feel soft or spongy.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The vehicle pulls to one side when braking.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">There is a metallic grinding or squealing noise when braking.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">There is brake fluid leaking under the vehicle.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">There is a burning smell or smoke when driving.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The steering wheel shakes when braking.<\/li><\/ul><p>If your car experiences any of these characteristics, you should take it to a garage for inspection without delay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cb334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86cb334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db12813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db12813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advances in technology have reduced the possibility of brake failure. However, owner negligence, aggressive driving habits, faulty servicing, or faulty installation increase the risk of being left without braking power. For the best possible outcome, it is sensible for drivers to familiarize themselves with the emergency procedure for brake malfunction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a regular schedule of inspections and maintenance, and being vigilant for any slight changes in brake function in the interim, will ensure that brake failure remains a rarity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b952e04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b952e04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/Publication\/812115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/Publication\/812115<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/datahub.transportation.gov\/stories\/s\/NHTSA-Recalls-by-Manufacturer\/38mw-dp8u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/datahub.transportation.gov\/stories\/s\/NHTSA-Recalls-by-Manufacturer\/38mw-dp8u\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022437522001566#b0045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022437522001566#b0045<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hondaoflincoln.com\/service\/service-tips\/how-long-do-car-brakes-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.hondaoflincoln.com\/service\/service-tips\/how-long-do-car-brakes-last\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nubrakes.com\/blog\/can-you-replace-brake-pads-without-replacing-rotors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/nubrakes.com\/blog\/can-you-replace-brake-pads-without-replacing-rotors\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairsmith.com\/blog\/brake-pad-thickness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.repairsmith.com\/blog\/brake-pad-thickness\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castrol.com\/en_gb\/united-kingdom\/home\/car-engine-oil-and-fluids\/brake-fluids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.castrol.com\/en_gb\/united-kingdom\/home\/car-engine-oil-and-fluids\/brake-fluids.html<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customcompleteautomotive.com\/3-causes-of-brake-failure-and-when-to-seek-repair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.customcompleteautomotive.com\/3-causes-of-brake-failure-and-when-to-seek-repair\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nubrakes.com\/blog\/7-signs-of-unsafe-brakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/nubrakes.com\/blog\/7-signs-of-unsafe-brakes\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is impossible to overstate the importance of brakes. 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