Brake Pad Life
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Brake Pad Life
I have an '04 WRX Wagon. It has just under 26,000 miles. I was at the dealer to have oil/filter change as well as to address a "brake" light warning. They called me later in the day to say that the pads are shot. They measure 2-3/32" of pad material on all the wheels.
While covered under warranty, is this useage typical? My reference points are two VW - one- front pads lasted 60,000 miles, on the other one, 120,000 miles. 26,000 just doesn't seem so good in comparison.
Thoughts?
While covered under warranty, is this useage typical? My reference points are two VW - one- front pads lasted 60,000 miles, on the other one, 120,000 miles. 26,000 just doesn't seem so good in comparison.
Thoughts?
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Yes and no- they don't wear the brakes faster, they make you use them more. Not sure if that makes sense or not. Basically, if you *never* engine brake with your manual, you would wear the same as if you had an auto (or possibly slightly faster, as there is a slight engine brake with the slushbox).
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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
Basically, if you *never* engine brake with your manual,
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Originally Posted by Lorry
Yup, that's kinda what I was assuming. I see a lot of people in the Sierras riding the brakes on the hills instead of using the engine.
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BRAKE LIGHT ON?!?? and HAWK HPS pads
A few weeks ago my brake light came on and would not go away regardless of e-brake position. Occasionaly it would go away during shifting. I thought that it was a loose wire that was causing a short due to changing acceleration forces. It has since gone away. Now i just read something about a "brake warning light" is this what I was experiencing?
I have 35,000 miles on stock pads and have heard huge variations on brake pad life. I have have had no problems with the brakes and hear no squeeling. Is this long life unusual? I even have about 10 autocrosses on these pads.
I figure it is time for an upgrade anyway...anyone have any experience with Hawk HPS Street pads? Any comparisons between the Hawks and Axxis Ultimates? Thanks
I have 35,000 miles on stock pads and have heard huge variations on brake pad life. I have have had no problems with the brakes and hear no squeeling. Is this long life unusual? I even have about 10 autocrosses on these pads.
I figure it is time for an upgrade anyway...anyone have any experience with Hawk HPS Street pads? Any comparisons between the Hawks and Axxis Ultimates? Thanks
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