1. **State the problem:** We need to calculate the pressure on a brake pad given the force applied and the area of the brake pad. 2. **Write down the formula for pressure:** $$\text{pressure} = \frac{\text{force}}{\text{area}}$$ 3. **Identify the given values:** - Force, $F = 140$ N - Area, $A = 0.35$ m$^2$ 4. **Substitute the values into the formula:** $$\text{pressure} = \frac{140}{0.35}$$ 5. **Calculate the pressure:** $$\text{pressure} = 400 \text{ N/m}^2$$ 6. **Interpret the result:** The pressure on the brake pad is 400 N/m$^2$, which means each square meter of the brake pad experiences a force of 400 Newtons.