Brake pads - they're the only thing standing in between safety and disaster on the road. Imagine going more than 90 miles per hour and then suddenly another car goes out of control and starts barreling ahead of you. When that happens, you better make sure your car's brake pad set is in excellent working condition. If the brake pads aren't working properly, you might be looking at thousands of dollars' worth of vehicle damage, or, worse, grave injury. That's why most vehicles have a wear indicator on the brake calipers. Once the pads run thin, the indicator comes into contact with the disc, creating an annoying squeal even with your foot off the brake pedal. Once you hear that sound, it's time to get a new brake pad set. The indicator may also come in the form of a metal tab that switches on a light in the dashboard once the brake pads are too thin to properly grip the brake discs. You should never sacrifice safety for cutting costs. It's not like you're going to spend a fortune on a single brake pad set. In fact, it's going to cost you more if you get into an accident due to failed brakes. Thriftiness does not pay the foolhardy. If there's anything to invest in, it's safety. So visit Car Stuff now.