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Meet Tyrone.
He works at the mechanic shed in Gunyangara.

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YOUR TASK IS TASK BELOW

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In this task:

You’re going to replace a set

of brake pads that have

worn down on a car.

LEARN HOW BRAKE PADS WORK

How do brake pads work?

Brake pads press against the brake disc to slow the wheels down when a driver hits the brakes. Over time, friction wears them down.

watch me

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Why do we need to replace brake pads?

When they become too thin, braking performance drops, stopping distances increase, and drivers may hear a squealing or grinding noise. 
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Inspect the braking system and safely remove the wheels.​

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Take out the worn pads.

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Check the discs and calipers for damage.​

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Install new pads correctly. 

A mechanic's job is to: 

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