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When stopping a car, friction can cause the brake pads to heat up to as much as 950°F or higher. What’s more, they must do this reliably many times a day. Yet, brake pads are seldom thought about until one hears the telltale grinding that means they need to be changed.

Letting your brake pads wear down can damage your rotors beyond repair. How low can you go? https://t.co/VATAIyiA1e pic.twitter.com/eRA7Fa1yit

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) May 4, 2016

Originally, brake pads were made from asbestos, which was well-suited for heat absorption but released cancer-causing…

There are several things you need to do to make sure that your vehicle is ready for the road, especially if you're going on a long trip. Before you travel, here are some of the things you should discuss with your mechanic to make sure your trip is a successful one.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016