Rear brake pads life
03-09-2006, 11:03 AM
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Rear brake pads life
Hello,
Just got my 10k maintenance done and got a notification from the service rep. He said my rear brake pads have only around 4 mm left, which is a half of the original thickness. ACURA recommends 2 mm minimum. So that indicates I might need to change them on my next 5k maintenance. I am wondering if this kind of "brake eating" is too fast? My daily commute roung trip is about 10 miles and usually involves 4-5 stop-n-go.
Your comments are welecome. Share you opinon! Thanks.
Just got my 10k maintenance done and got a notification from the service rep. He said my rear brake pads have only around 4 mm left, which is a half of the original thickness. ACURA recommends 2 mm minimum. So that indicates I might need to change them on my next 5k maintenance. I am wondering if this kind of "brake eating" is too fast? My daily commute roung trip is about 10 miles and usually involves 4-5 stop-n-go.
Your comments are welecome. Share you opinon! Thanks.
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03-09-2006, 11:16 AM
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I have 51k miles and still have the originals on, but I have changed the front pads and rotors already. Was thinking about doing the rears soon. I think I'm getting a squeak out of them now.
03-09-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by gsclifton
I did all four corners. However, my front OEM original pads still had at least 30% or more wear left. I just wanted a more aggressive pad on the front.
Ditto
03-09-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by m78
Could it indicate any sort of problem?
03-09-2006, 11:28 AM
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Your braking habits are more aggressive than some of us.
Also, I think the OEM pads are a severe compromise between low noise/dust compared to durability or braking power.
Also, I think the OEM pads are a severe compromise between low noise/dust compared to durability or braking power.
03-10-2006, 02:38 PM
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I had the dealer check the brakes on my '04 at 30,000 miles (about a month ago) and the technician reported 35% wear up front and 30% wear at the rear. Having read other A'ziners say their brake wear was extensive at 30k, I was relieved.
(The tech also detected "slight pulsation" when braking from "highway speed;" he recommended no action until the problem worsens. Given what I've read here, I strongly suspect rotor warpage.)
(The tech also detected "slight pulsation" when braking from "highway speed;" he recommended no action until the problem worsens. Given what I've read here, I strongly suspect rotor warpage.)
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i think~
you have all the rights to ask the dealer / or body shop to show you the break pads. if you see them yourself and they are less than 3~4mm,
it would be much safer and wise to change them before causing damages...
i've spent little more than $350 trying to save some money on break pads...
but , it is always up to you.
safe drive~
it would be much safer and wise to change them before causing damages...
i've spent little more than $350 trying to save some money on break pads...
but , it is always up to you.
safe drive~
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Originally Posted by m78
Hello,
Just got my 10k maintenance done and got a notification from the service rep. He said my rear brake pads have only around 4 mm left, which is a half of the original thickness. ACURA recommends 2 mm minimum. So that indicates I might need to change them on my next 5k maintenance. I am wondering if this kind of "brake eating" is too fast? My daily commute roung trip is about 10 miles and usually involves 4-5 stop-n-go.
Your comments are welecome. Share you opinon! Thanks.
Just got my 10k maintenance done and got a notification from the service rep. He said my rear brake pads have only around 4 mm left, which is a half of the original thickness. ACURA recommends 2 mm minimum. So that indicates I might need to change them on my next 5k maintenance. I am wondering if this kind of "brake eating" is too fast? My daily commute roung trip is about 10 miles and usually involves 4-5 stop-n-go.
Your comments are welecome. Share you opinon! Thanks.
09-27-2007, 11:25 PM
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The Acura dealership said my dad was going to fail the inspection if he didnt replace the rear brakes. They said that his rear pads needed to be replaced. There was only 20k on it.....I bet they lied.
11-09-2007, 06:20 PM
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I replaced the OEM pads with ceramics ive noticed a lil more brake-dust but i no longer get the spungy brake pedal when breaking at excessive speeds.
11-09-2007, 08:00 PM
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Started to hear the noise at 58K.
That was the first time I changed rear pads by myself. Found a little help from this forum. I wasn't aware that you had to turn the piston to move it back in.
That was the first time I changed rear pads by myself. Found a little help from this forum. I wasn't aware that you had to turn the piston to move it back in.
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