Pad life?
I have an 03 sti ppp how many miles should i expect from a set of front brake pads?
Some of my driving is hard , but the mrs uses it most of the time They seem to be getting very low ,they have done just over 10k I have posted this in the brake area but with no sucsess.... |
Mr Lewis.....? :D
I get around 4-5k per set of front pads :thumb: 02WRX |
Well, I know that some don't believe it ...................... but I am on 65,000miles on the original pads on a nearly 6 year old Impreza.
I do NOT think it's a weird thing as I have never replaced pads on any car I have owned ............ not since the early 1970's anyway!! All pads should last 80,000miles .... but then I'm assuming an expert driver I suppose?? Pete |
pmsl :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol: :lol: (read your bills pete they change em at services)
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Originally Posted by ukdave
pmsl :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol: :lol: (read your bills pete they change em at services)
They don't and haven't!! :D I know, it comes out of my wallet and everything that moves there is noted!! :D Pete |
Originally Posted by pslewis
Well, I know that some don't believe it ...................... but I am on 65,000miles on the original pads on a nearly 6 year old Impreza.
I do NOT think it's a weird thing as I have never replaced pads on any car I have owned ............ not since the early 1970's anyway!! All pads should last 80,000miles .... but then I'm assuming an expert driver I suppose?? Pete reminds me of that only fools and horses sketch where trigger gets a medal for saving the council money. he had the same broom for many years. said broom had 7 new handles and 25 new heads in its life time mind you. |
Originally Posted by cookstar
...I get around 4-5k per set of front pads :thumb: ...
Must try harder! |
Whatever you do, don't replace them with EBC Red Ceramic's :nono: They'll be gone before you get off your drive :D
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Well, I know that some don't believe it ...................... but I am on 65,000miles on the original pads on a nearly 6 year old Impreza.
Seriously, are you genuine ? It seems bizarre - have you checked the guiness book of records to see if there is a comparable entry ...How much pad have you still got left on them ? |
10k out of a set of pads aint bad really. All depends on what driving you do m8.
On the other side tho to agree with pete a bit, my dads pug 505 has recently had an mot done. Needed new discs and pads. Its the first set of discs its needed, and its done 130k with a lot of that towing a caravan!!!! You dont need to use harsh engine breaking to anticipate traffic movements ahead to get more life out of you components. Try releasing the throttle a little early, and letting the car slow up under the engine's natural way of rpm slowing down:) |
Originally Posted by flynnstudio
...but you've gone through 5 transmissions due to your incredibly vicious engine braking and all the locals know your car as 'old buckaroo' :lol1:
Seriously, are you genuine ? It seems bizarre - have you checked the guiness book of records to see if there is a comparable entry ...How much pad have you still got left on them ? I cannot see it as odd, but some on here think it's amazing :rolleyes: But I am a superb all-round driver!! Clearly in things like this, it shows!!?? Pete |
Originally Posted by pslewis
I cannot see it as odd, but some on here think it's amazing :rolleyes:
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ps i dont think its amazing!!!! Plus my bro put some new pads on a rover he had a while back. Didnt squeel and worked fine. Just had an occasional tick when turning corners. Pads were pretty much on metal!!!!! Watch out pete!!!
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My MY02 STI PPP has 22K miles on it and has LOADS of pad life left.
And tyre life come to that! |
MMMMMM...
Nice to see this thread has been moved to the place where i posted it in the first place with very little reply!
Nice one! The way to get answers! |
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