I own a 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante and have about 65000 miles on it. I think the brakes are starting to go. How can you tell if the brakes are going bad, what mileage does this usaully occur at, and approximately how much would it cost to fix? Thanks for the help!
2007-08-09 01:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by James B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have to pull a wheel/s and inspect them. The life of a brake pad/s and shoe/s is dependent on driving style as well as type of material used.
I use a soft brake lining material and get 30K or better on them. I would rather replace pads and have good rotors then use the harder pads and have to replace the rotors every time.
The fronts usually wear out first, as they do the major part of the braking. Most shops will do the fronts twice to the rears once.
Not a hard thing to do (inspect or replace) with the right tools and a good work space.
2007-08-09 01:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By far the best way is to manually dis-assemble the caliper bolts from the mounting bracket, squeeze the caliper pistons back in with a large C clamp, remove the calipers and inspect the pads and rotors. New pads will be very close to 5/16 - 3/8 thick from the friction face to the steel backing plate.
If you've have the original pads and rotors on your car they've serviced you well. I'd suggest either organic pads (least amount of brake dust) or ceramic pads. Ceramic pads are slightly dirtier but not as bad as semi or full metallic rotor eating pads.
Avoid off-shore brake rotors. The metallurgy is poor, they rust and corrode quickly and constantly warp do to the lowsey metal and poor annealing properties.
2007-08-09 01:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where you drive. If it is stop and go trqffic or it is freeway driving. I would start having the brakes looked at with about 35K miles. With 65K, most likely you need to have the pads replaced. The cost will vary too, it depends on the quality of the new pads, the model of car, and the warranty on the pads. Some places offer lifetime guarentees on the pads. I estimate around 200 or so for a good job. Could be more or less, depending on what parts the car needs.
2007-08-09 01:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The miles you get before needing a brake job is VERY heavily dependent on how the car is driven. Checking brake pad wear is generally done by a responsible garage when the oil is changed. Cost? Depend heavily on where you are. Call a trustworthy repair shop in your area. Out here in the country, it's pretty reasonable in price.
2007-08-09 01:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to you're mileage, it should be time...
BUT it depends a lot on how the person drives and uses the brakes...
Shop around and note there prices, parts/labor and ask what kind of brand they will use.
Aside from this, most brakes will begin a"squeal" sound from the front disk brakes... that is to warn you brakes are needed.
Best wishes!
2007-08-09 01:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by "/ J()€ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many places will check brakes for free. Brake jobs cost about $180 per axle if the rotors or calipers do not need replacing. Fronts wear out first. If you hear metal scraping sounds, get the brakes checked quick.
2007-08-09 02:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its time for brakes , and the price will very from shop to shop if you know of one you can trust go for it , Make sure that you get the best brakes pads they will last a lot longer than the cheep ones, hope this helps.
2007-08-09 01:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TRY FINDING AN INDEPENDENT SHOP INSTEAD OF THE DEALER OR A CHAIN STORE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE OVERALL MORE PLEASED WITH THE FINDINGS AND THE SERVICE.
2007-08-12 10:58:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋