When brake pads wear out the indicator on the brake pads will make a screeching or squealing noise when you apply the brakes.
That is an indicator that you need to replace your brake pads soon.
When that indicator gets into contact with the brake rotors you usually have around 500 to 1000 miles left on the brake pads.
But if you can afford to have the brake pads replaced than you should have the brake pads replaced or replace the brake pads yourself right away.
I always replace my brake pads when I notice they are getting worn down.
You don't want to wait until the brake pads are completely worn down to metal because that can damage your brake rotors and it will take longer for your vehicle to stop.
If you keep driving with bad brakes you'll eventually get into a car accident that can either be deadly or cause serious injury.
If your brake pads are worn out then they should be replaced because once they get completely worn out then the metal on the brake pad will make contact with the brake rotor and when that happens the brake rotors will be damaged and also need replaced.
When you hear a scraping noise when pressing on the brake pedals and stopping the vehicle then that's an indicator that the brake pads need replaced.
You can also remove the wheel and inspect the brake pads and if the brake pads are getting thin then it's time to replace them.
If your brake calipers are sticking or you have leaking brakes then that also needs repaired because it is a safety issue.
Always fix brakes and don't drive the vehicle until you do.
The brakes are very important to stopping your vehicle.
it is very dangerous to drive with bad brakes.
When your brakes are bad it creates a dangerous situation because it can take longer for your car to stop when you step on the brakes.
Also your brakes may completely fail on you and then you would not be able to stop the vehicle at all unless you use your emergency brake.
If your brakes do fail then slowly apply your emergency or parking brake to slow the vehicle down and stop the vehicle.
I once had a burst brake line that caused me to lose my brakes and so I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
I then slowly drove the vehicle home but used my emergency brakes to stop the vehicle.
If your brakes are bad they need replaced for safety.
If your brake pads are worn or your brake shoes are worn or you have bad brake rotors or brake drums or other bad brake parts then you need to replace them and fix the issue.
Brakes are very important to your vehicle and your safety and others safety around you.
Don't cheap out on brakes.