when to change break pads?

Question

I've got 126000 miles on my 1992 toyota truck and haven't changed the pads yet. They still look pretty good and don't make any noise, but should I change them anyway?

Answer 1

Holy coast in neutral, Batman!! Don't you ever stop?? I'm lucky if I get 40,000 out of a set of pads. Well anyway, you know the old addige, if it ain't broke don't fix it. This is partially true in this case, because I think you're running on borrowed time. They may look fine, but with that many miles there might be internal stress fractures that you can't see inside the brake pads themselves. I think you more than got your money's worth. If you're handy with tools you can save a ton of money by replacing them yourself, otherwise any reputable mechanic can do it for you. I'd go ahead and replace them. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 2

OK I am not a mechanic but 14 years??? Must be all highway driving and never had to stop.. If nothing else you need to have the brake fluid pressure flushed and filled with new fluid.. Brake fluid attracts moisture over time and deteriorates. You should also have all of the wheels pulled and inspect the calipers and rotors, and the drums in the back too... Brakes and tires are you most important safety items on your truck.. Only one failure can be your last... Hope this helps..

Answer 3

No. If it bothers you, change the brakes. Otherwise, if it isn't broken don't fix it.

Disk brakes are easy to fix. Drum brakes take a little longer.

I did run in to a strange problem of rivetit break loose. Pad came off from the brake. I had metal on metal. Destroyed the rotor. It happened only once.

Answer 4

you have air in the brake hoses. you may 'bleed' the brakes. This calls for 2 people. One loosens the bleed nipple. the different one slowly depresses the brake pedal. while fluid starts to return out of the nipple, right now tighten it up, on an identical time as the different individual keeps the rigidity on the pedal. suitable up the fluid in the reservoir, and repeat this on all wheels. in case you have been using around for a on an identical time as, some air could have moved up the pipes, so which you will could try this a pair of circumstances formerly you get it perfect

Answer 5

if the pads are looking good after 126,000 miles than you may want to change them and have the rotors turned most toyotas were breaks out around every 65,000-80,000miles if you have the owners manual it should specify the maintanance schedule.

Answer 6

the out side pad might look good but the inside could be bad and be damaging your rotors feel the rotor if its got groves or valleys have them turned or replaced they are not that expensive....if you dont feel any wear dont worry about it but with those kind of miles i cant believe you havent had to replace them yet

Answer 7

i own a repair shop,and look and see if you can see the warning device on the pads,,if its close to this id go ahead and replace them before they do get in to the rotors on it,i think at this mileage id just go ahead and change them,, they cant have much life left in them,you have to remember the factory ones are probably are riveted on,so this makes them look better than they may actually be,id pull the caliper and see how much is left on them,if you think there alright ,and don't need changed then its your choice,good luck,i hope this helps.

Answer 8

The answer is up to you. If there is still sufficient pad material and rotor thickness to absorb then dissipate the heat generated by using the brakes, they aren't broken. What isn't broken doesn't need repair.

Good Luck

Answer 9

You can look at the thickness of the pad from the outside. If you hearing the squealer squeal, change them immediately!

Answer 10

usually u should change them every 30000-40000 miles, but i guess ur truck is magic so never for you.