I purchased my car in October 2002, and it had only about 35,000 miles on it when I took it to the dealership for an oil change and was told that I needed to replace my brake pad. Since it had been about 3 years since I first purchased my car, it seemed reasonable. Then, when I got my oil changed recently, after about another 20,000 miles, I was told again that I needed to get new brake pads. I did it because I didn't want anything to happen to me or my car, but when I got to thinking about it, it seemed like I got scammed...What is reasonable and what is not? I try not to overuse my brakes- it drives me insane when the person in front of me is constantly braking- and I don't have THAT much stop and go traffic every day. I think that I got ripped off...I have a 2003 Honda Civic.How often do you need to replace brake pads?20000 miles is on the low end for replacement.. i run a repair shop for 18 yrs. .. and replacement time depend on so many variables..... driving habits,quality of replacement pads,caliper and hose conditions, rotor thickness.and type of car/truck not to mention the area in which you live....ie..IN THE MOUNTAINS, or driving up and down hills all the time.. lots of city stop and go traffic....i have customers the wear them out in 18000-60000 miles.. depending on the above.How often do you need to replace brake pads?every car is differnt and all brake pads and rotors and driving styles are different .... thats how it is somtimes just change them when you need to no matter how frustrating it may be.....brakes are nothing to mess with....if they get sqeaky...change emHow often do you need to replace brake pads?I had to change mine after 4 years. Mine would have been about 60,000 miles.How often do you need to replace brake pads?most reputable garages will always provide you with the old pads they have removed so you can have no doubt that they were actually changed. As above don't mess with your brakes they can save your life. Driving style and pad type are both factors in break wear however the pads are a lot cheaper than the discs which can be damaged by driving with worn pads. Squeals do not always mean new pads are required as this can happen when a small stome or peice of grit is picked up and lodges betwen pad and disc. Get it checked though and be guided by the experts.
ensure they are using the correct hardness of pad (manufactureres recommended) on your car as sometimes the less than reputable use cheepo pads to save money.
Be wary but be safe. ;) HHow often do you need to replace brake pads?Every lubeshop that does brake jobs get a 10 percent commision on every job they do. Mid grade level brake pads cost them $24.00 a piece and they upcharge you to $40.00 to $60.00 then spinning the rotors which is mandotory on a quality brake job is $10 per tire. Before you know it youve spent $130.00 for brakes you did'nt need so a lube tech will have $13.00 extra dollers for beer and weed at the end of the week. Best advice is WHEN THE PAD STARTS SQUEKING THEN ITS A BUILT IN WARNING SYSTEM TO CHANGE THE BRAKE PAD THEN YOU SHOULD CHANGE THEM.How often do you need to replace brake pads?I can't imagine having to replace pads every 20k unless you have a caliper that is not returning. (it will rub away the pad material even when you are not on the brakes). Pads will pass inspection as long as they are more than 3/32 thick.(.094). They may be rippiing you or you may have another problem causing excessive wear. I only put brakes on my car about every 5 years (60k - 70k miles) and it weighs over 4000lbs.How often do you need to replace brake pads?20,000 miles seems a little soon,but the quality of the pads,and your driving habits have a lot to do with it. if this happens again,ask for the old pads,so you can see how worn they are.
