How many miles do your stock brake pads last?
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Originally Posted by HarryD' timestamp='1319992222' post='21113782
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About 11,000 miles ago, I got new OEM rotors/pads installed... Strange for a rear to wear before the front, but I suspect a sticky caliper.
About 11,000 miles ago, I got new OEM rotors/pads installed... Strange for a rear to wear before the front, but I suspect a sticky caliper.
What are the symptoms for sticky calipers?
Thank you for everyone who has posted so far, and who will post in the future in this thread.
What I am learning is either:
1) there is a problem with my brakes
2) I drive (brake) more aggressively than the average driver (particularly commuters)
3) BOTH!
I guess people who know my driving style and know what my version of a commute (to La Honda) looks like. Something tells me that Page Mill, Alpine, Pescadero, and 84 could possibly wear down some pads faster than the average Joe. Not to mention, the pace involved...
I do know when my mom used to own the S, she lasted probably 40k or more on the pads, and my dad's 2007 civic Si is still on OEM pads with mileage high, but unknown ATM.
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I had a sticky caliper and had to replace it. Had the "lot's" of brake dust, warmer than usual wheel sysmptoms. Pretty cheap to get a caliper from Milpitas Honda.
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My stock fronts lasted about 70k, 15k of which were put on by me.(although maybe the previous owner already replaced them before)
Currently on stoptech pads, which are holding up okay, and are a good improvement over stock for street driving. I do mostly daily driving with a few mountain runs every now and then.
Currently on stoptech pads, which are holding up okay, and are a good improvement over stock for street driving. I do mostly daily driving with a few mountain runs every now and then.
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I'm going to have to dig into the records for that one. The thing is, my mother owned the car for a majority of the miles on the previous set of pads. Her driving style is "different" than mine, we'll leave it at that for now, LOL.
I'll try to dig up the historical records, if they exist.
I'll try to dig up the historical records, if they exist.