When to replace brake pads?

TWGE08 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 07:24 PM

Ok I have 31k miles with 80% fwy driving and I am wondering if I need to change my break pads already? How many miles are people getting off their stock pads? I know it varies between drivers and the condition but I just want to get a ballpark number.

kenchan · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:02 PM

as you mentioned, it's hard to give you a ballpark number.

does our brakes have a peek hole in the front? I haven't taken a close look but see if you can see the pads (inside and outside pads) and if you have more than 3mm you're fine. if you're at 2mm you might want to think about getting new pads pretty soon.

TWGE08 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the info. I was planing on changing my oil and rotating my tires this weekend and I wanted to see if new brake pads were necessary before actually taking the wheels off so I could do everything at once. But it looks like I'll have to check my stock pads this weekend and order the pads if needed.