Silverback

At my recent 10,000 mile service, was told my front pads will need replacing in about 5,000 miles and seeing as 'they normally last between 20 and 30,000 miles, perhaps I was 'over-driving' the car'.

Not sure if this is normal or not, especially as 70% of my miles are done on the motorway?

NickNick

I recently had a 6 month service on my 99 scooby at Subaru,Gatwick.They said that the pads would need replacing before the next service which I thought was ok as they have never been replaced(cars done 25k).2 weeks ago I had the wheels of for a good polish and found to my surprise that all pads had about a 1/4 inch left on them ! I don't know how thick they are new but I recon I've got plenty of wear left,I think Gatwick was fishing for work as they quoted £200 + for the Job
PS Subaru pads have a bent piece of spring steel fitted as a wear indicator that will make the brakes scream continuosly long before you start to damage the disk's

Silverback

God, it makes me sound like I drive the car as a nutter (which I don't, or at least not all the time)!!!

Very strange.

lesmess

MY01 WRX Two sets of Subaru pads and a set of disks 30,000mls. I'm no nutter only fast road driving no track day's. Recently fitted pagid 8 groove front disks with pagid rs4-2 pads. The dogs bollocks really pleased, already fitted goodridge hoses and dot 5.1 brake fluid. For less than £400 all in this upgrade makes a huge diffrence in brake bite and stopping power. No brake squeal or dust so far.

Cheers

Les