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165K First brake job

Old Nov 19, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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165K First brake job

Finally doing my first front brake job at 165,000 miles! back are still OK!
 
Old Nov 20, 2014 | 07:03 PM
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Congrats! You must spend a lot of time cruizin' the highways.

We got about 80K on our Fit's front pads. (Suburban driving)
 
Old Nov 20, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Remember that the back brakes tend to be set very loose from the factory and the self adjusting mechanism doesn't work very well. I'd recommend tightening the rear shoes some if you want them to actually assist in braking. If you don't then you'll probably go another 100k on the same rear shoes without having to change them!

My car brakes a lot better on snow and slippery conditions since I tightened the rear shoes.
 
Old Nov 20, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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I cruise in "S" mode for city driving, this increases engine braking. Lots of highway miles. Rear brakes adjusters are working fine, thanks for the concern.
 
Old Nov 29, 2014 | 05:35 AM
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I had a Mechanic look at mine at 60,000 he said I'm not even Half way thru, ride on, right ON. It's got 92,000 on it now, they are still working, but I don't drive on them like their New. I have other more pressing repairs to do on the 08 fit sport. like a tune up, valve adjustment, radiator flush, air filter replacement, I love my car and Its still looks grrreeeeaaatttttt. ok from 20 feet. LOL
 
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