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Brake Pads

Old Feb 20, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Brake Pads

Recently sent my C300 for service A. Everything seems fine, except that front brake pads are at 11mm (85%), and rear brake pads are at 8mm (65%).

I have driven the car for 10,300km in just over a year. Is it normal that the pads are already at 65%? I thought brake pads last for at least 50,000km.

I don't consider myself a 'hard braker'. I usually use the brakes quite gently for ride comfort…
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 01:29 AM
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Do you have Distronic? I notice the car uses a lot of autonomous braking when on cruise.
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 02:52 AM
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Do you have Distronic? I notice the car uses a lot of autonomous braking when on cruise.
No distronic.

My dealership said it is normal rate... not sure if they are just bs-ing me.
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Do you live in a hilly area? I do, and these condition has occurred in three different cars from three different manufacturers.
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Maritime
Do you live in a hilly area? I do, and these condition has occurred in three different cars from three different manufacturers.
I live in Toronto, which is as flat as you can get...
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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That seems ok from my experience. The C450 has massive front brakes vs the rear so 30kms our of the front pads would not be out of the ordinary...
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