90k miles on one set of brake pads

"Shamoononon drives like a farmer" (shamoononon)
06/04/2015 at 17:12 • Filed to: None

I heard the slightest bit of squeaking from my brakes this morning and got to thinking... I’ve never replaced the brakes on the SUV. Never. I’ve called and made an appointment to have them looked at. You think 90k miles on the same brake pads is a record? Hope things aren’t too messed up.

DISCUSSION (17)

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:15

What’s a break pad? Is that like an area set up for break dancing?

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
06/04/2015 at 17:18

What the heck are you talking about?

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:21

I have 67k miles on the brakes in my Cruze... granted it’s a lot lighter than an SUV, but I got nervous, so I bought pads, pulled the calipers, and they were fine. Like 1/2 the meat was still on them. So now I’m aiming to break 100k on the original pads.

uofime-2 > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:22

do you drive a lot of highway miles?

It’s on the upper end of reasonable. If you just heard a squeak it should just be the wear indicator warning you that it is time.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Snuze: Needs another Swede
06/04/2015 at 17:22

I was wondering if it was unusual or not, so I started googleing around. This is a small SUV (Escape) but it’s my daily freeway driver and all that stuff. The guy I called said he didn’t even think it sounded like they need replacing. We’ll see tomorrow.

HammerheadFistpunch > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
06/04/2015 at 17:24

Just make sure you get a low dust break pad, to keep your clothes as fresh as your moves.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > uofime-2
06/04/2015 at 17:24

Yes, it’s just a slight squeak and I’ve only heard it a few times as I come to a stop, most times I still hear nothing. I do a lot of freeway driving for sure, 45 minute commute to and fro work.

HammerheadFistpunch > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:25

I used to get many MANY miles on my pads...now I dont

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > HammerheadFistpunch
06/04/2015 at 17:25

Is there more to this story, like how many??

HammerheadFistpunch > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:28

I bought a land cruiser...sucker eats up pads like mad.

uofime-2 > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
06/04/2015 at 17:29

90k is reasonable then. It is probably only the fronts.

You might be able to easily see for yourself if you crank the wheels all the way to one side and stick your head in. Either way though it’s probably time for new pads.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > uofime-2
06/04/2015 at 17:30

You’re suppose to congratulate me on my marvelous driving. But I appreciate the input just as well :)