if the car got a SERVICE in December--not a "service" then the pad thickness if low would as a minimum been noted. Curious now- with a car you know has faulty brakes are you still driving your car?
socram,
Jul 24, 2:06am
Some people are just not attuned to any car noises at all. As soon as a brake pad is low enough to be metal on metal, you can hear it straightaway and you get the pads replaced immediately.
Last three vehicles haven't even needed pads replaced at almost 80,000kms, but as someone has posted above, it only needs one calliper to be sticking - which is always a possibility if the car is unused, whether the handbrake is on or not. My GT had been unused for 12 months and putting it on the trailer, it was obvious that at least one brake is now sticking. Could be rear drums or front discs.
joanie04,
Jul 24, 5:22am
I was fortunate my father was a mechanic. I am female. I was not allowed to get my licence until I knew the basics and could change a flat tyre. I was let off if I couldn't get the hub cap back on (now showing my age lol). I know a bit more than the basics. The ex thinks I know nothing about cars as I can't tow a trailer. Never had the need Dad also had the odd truck or two. The engine warning light came on one of my last car and it took the ex 10 days to tell me. It was orange red is danger according to him. Who knows nothing about cars lol. It was an intermittent fault but he still should have mentioned it.
wfl1,
Jul 24, 6:47pm
Same happened to my daughters car a Corolla ,from memory brake rotors were about $70 and pads about $30, so about $100 a side Fitted myself, about an hours work total, not a big cost ,Supercheap auto were far cheaper than anyone for the parts.
nice_lady,
Jul 24, 7:20pm
After reading this Hubby thought he'd better check the Honda pads/shoes. The car is a 2001 civic. Never had pads or shoes replaced. Now done 150,000Km. Pads and shoes certainly have enough meat on them. Amazing. Guess since it's a light car theres less wear on the pads/shoes ?
We've had it 10 yrs and put 125,000Km's on it in that time.
socram,
Jul 24, 7:42pm
A lot depends on the style of driving.
Some people seem to roar up to traffic lights and slam on the brakes. Automatics (particularly the older type) had no engine braking, whereas with a manual, there can be a fair bit of engine braking. Those who do a lot of motorway mileage don't normally need to use the brakes much at all (except around Auckland of course. ). Some drivers anticipate well ahead and let the car slow instead of braking.
Hands up all those who when much, much younger, (and possibly more stupid), had a major brake issue, but nursed the old car home to fix it!
2sheddies,
Nov 15, 3:51am
Fixed it for you. :-P
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