Break pad life

**wing_gundam** · 03-13-2007, 09:10 AM

Anyone know how long our breaks are supposed to last?

I'm also getting disappointed with my car's stopping power. It's no longer instantaneous

. I do have full break fluid so that's not the problem.

Whats a good rule of thumb? 40,000 km? I have 17 now.

06blaksi · 03-13-2007, 09:19 AM

I was wondering the same thing. I have 16,000 miles on mine and I checked them last week. They were a little better than half worn in the front and they do feel softer than new

cappykd · 03-13-2007, 09:27 AM

My wifes FA1 got 17k out of the front pads then I had to change them.
My FG2 had 24k on it, when I upgraded my brakes with new pads and rotors all the way around. When I removed the factory brakes the old pads had half left..

Info / pics in this thread.

Slotted/ Drilled Rotors

Vince · 03-13-2007, 09:29 AM

Brake wear is an entirely subjective thing dependent upon the driver and their habits. I've never taken a car of mine in for any brake work. One I had for 65K miles...but I know people that have brakes squealing and in the shop every 10-15K miles. **shrugs**

**wing_gundam** · 03-13-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cappykd

My wifes FA1 got 17k out of the front pads then I had to change them.
My FG2 had 24k on it, when I upgraded my brakes with new pads and rotors all the way around. When I removed the factory brakes the old pads had half left..

Info / pics in this thread.

Slotted/ Drilled Rotors

I'm guessing that's in miles?

**Yodums** · 03-13-2007, 10:27 AM

Most likely. American standards. :)

cappykd · 03-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wing_gundam

I'm guessing that's in miles?

Well since my location is SOCAL you'd be correct. We still reject the Metric system here in the US.

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cappykd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 1,806 Kirk iTrader: 9 / 100%	My wifes FA1 got 17k out of the front pads then I had to change them. My FG2 had 24k on it, when I upgraded my brakes with new pads and rotors all the way around. When I removed the factory brakes the old pads had half left.. Info / pics in this thread. Slotted/ Drilled Rotors

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