Brake pad replacement interval

depends on driving habits and environment...they should start squeaking when they are worn out...you can always take your tires off to visually inspect

Yea, I know how to visually check for wear and how to listen for squeals. Was just trying to get a general idea on how many miles folks have been getting out of them. This is the first vehicle other than a motorcycle I've put any real miles on. So, I've never replaced brake pads on cars/trucks before.

A good interval to check the pads is 15,000 miles.

there is no set guidline, just check them every tire rotation..

Chris D. said:

there is no set guidline, just check them every tire rotation..

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Ok but at how many miles you do a tire rotation?

pug407 said:

Ok but at how many miles you do a tire rotation?

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Refer to your tire manufacturers specified service intervals :waytogo:

I do mine every oil change, every 5K miles..

Tillers_Rule said:

How long do these things last? :shrug:

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As mentioned, too many variables (auto or stick, driving habits, quality and/or type of pads, etc.). Figure they're good for 25-40k or so.

Chris D. said:

Refer to your tire manufacturers specified service intervals :waytogo:

I do mine every oil change, every 5K miles..

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For dino oil 5k's about right. Full synthetic I'd double that at the minimum. Regardless, 5k's a good interval for tire rotations.

I've got just over 46,000 on the truck and haven't changed them yet. I drive pretty aggressively so I'm kinda surprised they've lasted so long.

I don't know, maybe I'm stopping with metal on metal at this point:shrug:

if it was metal to metal you would def hear it...but visually inspect just in case

d cab pads should wear faster than the smaller trucks.

i'd pull the wheel off and check it. Check the fluid too if it's not clear change it.

Tillers_Rule said:

I've got just over 46,000 on the truck and haven't changed them yet. I drive pretty aggressively so I'm kinda surprised they've lasted so long.

I don't know, maybe I'm stopping with metal on metal at this point:shrug:

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Nah, metal on metal would painfully obvoius. Better check them before you get to metal and you have to replace the rotors too..that hikes the price up quite a bit.

If your ever in my area (Vista) I will check em for ya, just PM me.

I only put one set of front brake pads on my 97(extended cab with 33's and steel wheels) and I put about 65,000 miles on them and they still had about 4/32s on them when it was inspected in December. If you keep your rear brakes adjusted the way they should be the fronts will last a lot longer than you might expect.

Seen pads last anywhere from 16,000 - 50,000 miles.

Toyota recommends an oil change and tire rotation every 5,000 miles.

Chris D. said:

Refer to your tire manufacturers specified service intervals :waytogo:

I do mine every oil change, every 5K miles..

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i do mine every time i get new set of tires:evil: and i only really have to buy ner rear tires any ways

2rzfun4me said:

i do mine every time i get new set of tires:evil: and i only really have to buy ner rear tires any ways

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Don't you mean you have to replace 1 rear tire at a time.. :lol:
get a LSD in the rear.. :waytogo:

Hmmm, I didn't know brake pad interval change was the same thing as oil change:thinking:

I get my oil changed at Toyota and my tires rotated at Discount Tire. I doubt they ever check the brakes. I'll have to hit them up myself one of these days.

My pads were changed at 55,000 miles, they still had a decent amount of material on them.

Tillers_Rule said:

Hmmm, I didn't know brake pad interval change was the same thing as oil change:thinking:

I get my oil changed at Toyota and my tires rotated at Discount Tire. I doubt they ever check the brakes. I'll have to hit them up myself one of these days.

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Discount doesnt care about your brakes because they dont install them. However Toyota should be all over the up sell. I am surprised they havent advised you change them just to make a buck......shoulda went a little something like this:

Um....sir, your brakes are below 50% that is very dangerous you shouldnt drive home this way, however your in luck, we have them in stock at this very moment, would you like to have them serviced at this time for your safety??

I went 100k and changed them even though I had over 1/4 left. I hope to get to 200k before the next set.