When to Replace Brake Pads — Noise, mileage or both? Brake pads are a wear item; the more you use them, the faster they wear That may seem obvious, but many people don’t understand that brake pad life is related to how you drive. For example, if you do mostly highway driving, your brake pads can last as long as 70,000 miles. If you drive in stop and go traffic or through mountainous or hilly areas, you can wear out your brakes in 20,000 miles. So mileage is less relevant … Read More
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