2007-02-06 09:29:09 · 10 answers · asked by shopalot 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Different pads have different ratings. When the pads need replacing a metal tang will scape against the rotor to indicate that they are almost worn down completely, although It's reccomended replacing before this. You can also visually inspect the pads to see how much pad is left on them - if it's less than ½ cm or 3/16 of an inch, replace them.
Make sure you get your rotors machined or replaced (replacing them is often cheaper than paying the labour to have them machined) too. Doing a "pad slap" brake job is not reccomended, as the worn rotors will wear down the pads much faster than smooth ones.
2007-02-06 10:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I replace mine when they are worn. If you get a state inspection they usually check them for your. Ditto when you get new tires. The pads should also come with a strip that will make a high pitch squeal when the pad is getting low. And the final clue is a loud grinding noise when the pads are worn down to the metal and your actually damaging your rotor (or drum for drum brakes).
2007-02-06 09:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot has to do with how you drive and where you drive. If someone lives in a hot dusty environment and they mash down on the brakes a lot, they will burn them up in under 15 thousand miles. Someone who lives in a cool moist area, and uses the engine to slow the car down rather then the brakes, can get as much as 60 thousand miles.
2007-02-06 09:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake pads are wear items, there is no set interval.
Most people replace them when they are worn out.
2007-02-06 09:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to replace brake pads more than once because they almost all have a lifetime warranty with them so if you save your receipts you can get them replaced for free. I know this is the case if you are buying them from somewhere like Auto Zone.
2007-02-06 09:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sara G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Monroe may have quoted the basic price without any extra work( turning the rotors etc.) I personally would do it myself. If it is just the pads, it is about 25 to 50 dollars. The dealer will charge much higher rates for labor.
2016-05-24 00:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have to keep an eye on your brake pads.... check after 30K..... then keep an eye on them. I have seen a set of pads last upto 50K miles....
2007-02-06 09:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally depends on driving style. some of you out there who drive like a bat out of hell will go through a set every 10k. while drivers like myself can easily go 50 to 60k. brake shops love you guys, but hate us!!!!!!!!!!! when you guys pass me only to slam on brakes. yes you may have saved yourself a few seconds in time, but if time is money then guess whom the real joke is on????????
2007-02-06 10:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ever they are worn. usually around 30 to 50k miles depending on driving style
2007-02-06 09:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by noah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start having them checked around 30,000 miles and you will have a good idea how much longer you can go before you change them.
2007-02-06 13:33:37 · answer #10 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋