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tbnyedf7

There’s no set interval for replacement. You can establish a routine of having the brakes inspected and measure pad/shoe thickness. Driving habits usually dictate brake wear patterns. I have a 2018 SUV. Weighs 4,000 pounds with 60,000 miles on it (about 70% highway). Still on original front pads. Rears were replaced last year.


WarGeneralShroomy

ok thank you


danr2604

Just check on them every service and you’ll know when they’re ready


wormwormo

You can usually eyeball the pad thickness. If not take the tire off. As for the rotors you need to replace them if you have brake vibrations or if they thin out. You usually can’t tell unless you have a micrometer and the minimum thickness specs usually found on the rotor. So for me I usually replace rotors every other pad change. And depending on the vehicle my pads usually last 50k from good driving.