How often do you change brake pads/rotors?

[ZZman]

When they scream at me.

 

[JeffKeryk]

You're supposed to change 'em?

 

[MCompact]

When the pad wear symbol iluminates in the instrument cluster.

 

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: hallstevenson
Originally Posted By: FordBroncoVWJeta
Originally Posted By: Warstud
What kind of driving do you mostly do ? Normally the fronts wear out before the backs.
I'm guessing it's a VW thing. Other owners have said the same thing. Rear bias?


Apparently 'rear bias' is the case on 2013+ Ford Fusions as well. It's not uncommon for the rears to need replacement (pads and rotors) around 75k miles (to me, that's still pretty [censored] impressive !) while the fronts can easily go 100k or more.


Supposedly the ABS system is set up to apply the rear brakes first for a split second for stability. That was what one of our techs said that went to a brake class from Ford.

 

[tarbasd]

I replaced front brake pads on my Corolla at 75K, but they had some material left. Half of that driving was previous owner. Those pads are still on at 185K, and I just checked them, and at current wear they should be good until at least 220K. Find minimum thickness specification and measure them. It is also worth it to clean and lubricate them once in a while.

Rear shoes are original, but they are getting close to replacement. Probably about 220K as well.

 

[tarbasd]

Oh, and I measured my rotors, and they will be good for the life of the car.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: tarbasd
Oh, and I measured my rotors, and they will be good for the life of the car.
At least you are in the south--up here they get ratty over time due to rust.