How long should new brake pads last on an automatic car?
2007-04-26 06:35:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes i am a bird, does that make a differance?!!!!!!!
2007-04-26 06:41:20 · update #1
if your a bird then about 6 months if your a bloke then a couple of years
2007-04-26 06:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey, the life of a new set of brake pads depends largely on the way you drive and the type of car you drive. And NO! it doesn't go quicker because you are a girl... Normally it should be close to finish with every second or third service. But I am a man that believes a car should be driven hard thus I am harder on the brakes. I change my car's brake pads more often and I also use a very good quality ceramic type brake pad. If you hear a rough scratching noise from the wheels while applying brakes it is time to change it immediately.
2007-04-26 07:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Hagaar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how hard you drive.
Firstly there is not much difference between a manual and an automatic, unless you use the engine to slow down on a manual.You should not do this though as brake pads cost less than gearboxes, I was taught this on an advanced driving course, its all about mechanical sympathy.
As a Sales rep I used to do about 40,000 miles a year and consistently got 19-20000 miles out of the front pads( remember they do most of the braking) and about 40,000 out of the rear.
However I was charging about trying to meet deadlines all the time so I would expect for a gentler female driver you should get at least 25,000 out of your front and maybe 50,000 from your rear brakes.This assumes you have proper factory parts fitted.
I once had some cheap pads from ATS that lasted 200 miles before they were cooked and disintegrated.Other than that it depends on your driving.If you anticipate conditions ahead and don't keep having to slam on the brakes then obviously they will last longer.
Get them checked everytime you have a service.They should be able to give you an idea how much life is left in them.
2007-04-26 06:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by Roman H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of variables to consider. Do you do most of your driving on the highway or more city, start and stop driving?
I would have the brake pads checked at about 25K mi. See how much pad is left and that will give an indication of expected wear.
When you have them replaced, there are different types of pads too, you have ceramic, metallic, semi metallic, etc. The harder the pads, the longer the wear, but it will wear the rotors more. Also have the rotors checked for runout when you replace the pads, and if they are warped, have them turned, or straightened.
I have always found that the front pads will wear at about twice the rate as the rear, since the front brakes will do most of the actual braking. I think it is about 70-85% of the stopping force is generated by the front, since there is more weight and the front of the car will dip down and put even more weight on the front. good luck.
2007-04-26 06:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had pads that last for over a year, depends on the quality and how you drive...would have to say at least 8 months...once the pads are low they will squeek and the squeeking is just to let you know time for new pads...if you hear grinding you should get pads like today...
2007-04-26 06:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
(((OYE, ENOUGH WITH THE SARCASM!!!)))
They can last only up to manufacturer's given period. To a normal person, he views that the brake pad will last as long as it can last. But in reality, we've serviced so many brakes and we've even seen brake pads snapped into two before.
2007-04-26 06:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lacieles 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
every time you get your car inspected they check the brakes by making a quick stop. if there were a problem they would tell you that. it really does depend 90 % on how hard you are driving. city driving? or highway driving. with city driving you have a ton of stop signs and traffic lights, in the suburbs not so many. who do you think will need breaks sooner? good luck to ya
2016-05-19 03:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long is a piece of string? Depends on your driving circumstances and style. I just got 30,000 out of my last front pads (the rears hardly wear at all), my cousin who's a taxi driver considers himself lucky to get 10,000 - it's all stop & start for him.
2007-04-26 23:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most manufactures give a 15.000 mile warranty on pads, so if you have no brake problems i.e, binding brakes etc, then thats about it!
2007-04-26 10:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depend on how hard you are on pads. Your front will last usually twice as long as the back. I uually get about 9,000-12,000 for front breaks.
2007-04-26 06:39:25 · answer #10 · answered by a_talis_man 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
male teenager... 3 months
female teenager 6 months
male early 20's 3 months
Female early 20's 10 months to a year
male late 30's 10 months to a year.
female late 30's 18 months to 24 months
grand pa' driving style 24 months to 36 months
good ol'mom 6 months
2007-04-26 06:47:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋