How soon a disc brake needs to be replaced?

Question

Just want to know how soon a disc brake needs to be replaced?
I need to get the rear disc replaced after about 15000+ miles.
That is about 16 months ago. Is it normal?
This is for a Nissan Quest.
Thanks all.

Answer 1

There is no specific interval but you should have them checked periodically. Having said that 15 to 20k is reasonable but it really depends on what type of driving you do and how you drive.
Have the rotors checked and "turned" if needed also. That will make your pads last longer and ensure proper braking.

Answer 2

You don't say if you bought the car new or used.If your car is only 1 year old, I cannot imagine that it needs brake work already. To give you idea. Front disc brakes usually last for about 60,000 to 70,000 miles and the rear brakes even longer. You can tell by listening (with a trained ear) if the pads may be worn. The very best way, is to remove the wheels and look at the pads. If the pads really need to be replaced, a garage will tell you the rotors need to be replaced too but they only need to be replaced if they are badly scoured or warped. Brake work is a huge rip-off Get another opinion from someone who has nothing to gain by doing any brake work for you.

Answer 3

It's almost impossible to predict when brakes need to be replaced because everyone drives differently. Different traffic conditions, even the quality of brake pad and rotors can make a significant difference in the time it take for the brakes to wear out.

Most brake shops offer free inspections and will let you know when your brakes are in need of repair.

Answer 4

depends on how heavy footed you are
i tend to let the engine slow me down andby thinking ahead very rarely need to apply huge pressure to the brakes last car i drove for work went through brakes every 12k that was the heaviest i have ever been on brakes my current car [peugeot 405] has had the same set of pads for trhe past 5 years thats about 60k!

Answer 5

Brake replacement is majorly impacted by the driver, the way you drive, type of enviroment, hilly areas, city or highway driving.

There really is no set mileage for brake replacement. My dad gets 40-50K out of brakes, and my bother only gets 15K out of them and they drive the same kinda car.

Answer 6

no the front disc will wear out first. if the rear needs replaced you might want to make sure the calipers are not froze up or the ebrake is not to tight

Answer 7

most of them have a little metal peice that makes a lot of noise when you need to change your breaks but not all sounds you hear mean that its a high pitched squeal while under breaking and it stops wheh you let off the break if it does that you need to have them replaced

Answer 8

It depends on your car 's power transmission(it's rear or front) and also your driving skills ,if you usually stop the car fast with high speed it consumes sooner.but often you should replace it after 25000-30000km

Answer 9

lots of great answers allready.... it depends on traffic and how you drive.. stop and go traffic can/will wear brakes out in a short time as opposed to highway

Answer 10

when worn out...rear discs should last 40 to 60 thousand mi...front a little less