Brake Pad Longevity
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Brake Pad Longevity
So, I just got a call from my SA, and he says my pads are about due for changing...
From memory, i think these were the measurements:
A Service: 12,000 miles = 8mm
B Service: 20,000 miles = 5mm
A Service: 28,500 miles = ~2mm (light isn't on yet, but, they anticipate within the next 5-600 miles).
So, at about 29,000 miles, I think I had a good run...
What are other people getting off their pads?
From memory, i think these were the measurements:
A Service: 12,000 miles = 8mm
B Service: 20,000 miles = 5mm
A Service: 28,500 miles = ~2mm (light isn't on yet, but, they anticipate within the next 5-600 miles).
So, at about 29,000 miles, I think I had a good run...
What are other people getting off their pads?
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From: Boston
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Re: Brake Pad Longevity
Originally posted by mmgrad
So, I just got a call from my SA, and he says my pads are about due for changing...
From memory, i think these were the measurements:
A Service: 12,000 miles = 8mm
B Service: 20,000 miles = 5mm
A Service: 28,500 miles = ~2mm (light isn't on yet, but, they anticipate within the next 5-600 miles).
So, at about 29,000 miles, I think I had a good run...
What are other people getting off their pads?
So, I just got a call from my SA, and he says my pads are about due for changing...
From memory, i think these were the measurements:
A Service: 12,000 miles = 8mm
B Service: 20,000 miles = 5mm
A Service: 28,500 miles = ~2mm (light isn't on yet, but, they anticipate within the next 5-600 miles).
So, at about 29,000 miles, I think I had a good run...
What are other people getting off their pads?
but back to topic, 29k is not bad at all. Of course, that all depends on your driving style and if you brake hard at last minute or use the brakes a lot. I've seen pads last around 40k or so...in that general area. Our S has 26k miles on it and from the last service (done about a month ago) they didn't mention anything about the pads being almost worn down...still nice and strong.
