replacing break pads

[minidriver#1]

i've done over 20,000 miles on the same set of pads now and i think they are beginning to get old cos of the slight rubbing / grinding noise. i've looked at the discs and they look like they are in good condition. How many miles have you gone before replacing the break pads? Should i think about gettin new pads now?

[zimbo]

I'm on 22000 miles and not heard a sound yet... just had 1st service on Thursday too and they never said anything. :D

[duncan]

When i had the service done at 19K they told me the thickness of the Pads, and the condition of the Discs. (Life left until the next service)

Although the pads arent covered under the TLC I'm fairly sure i've seen that the Labour is included.

[Duncan Stewart]

First service at 22,000 miles! Usually it is needed at about 10,000 miles, mine is in next week for the second service at 24,000

[KenL]

quote:Originally posted by duncan

When i had the service done at 19K they told me the thickness of the Pads, and the condition of the Discs. (Life left until the next service)

Although the pads arent covered under the TLC I'm fairly sure i've seen that the Labour is included.


Don't think do Duncan, unfortunately.

My car got first inspection service at 23k miles. No mention of impending change required. I had a look at them all aroud 20k miles and there was loads left on all the pads.

[KenL]

quote:Originally posted by KenL

My car got first inspection service at 23k miles.

That's the car's second service BTW. First service (an oil service) was at 9.2k.

[duncan]

Fair do's Ken, never believe everything you read on MINI2 then!

[john]

I replaced the front pads of my last Cooper at 12,000 miles and the rears at 19,000 miles:clown:



I have just replaced the front and rear pads at the same time on my current Cooper (27,000 miles):)

[redpoint rallying]

Just gone 20,000 miles in my 'S' and will need to change the front pads soon. The discs are ok though. Think I might try something like Green Stuff pads.........anyone tried anything other than standard pads on an 'S'

Cheers

[minidriver#1]

i'm on 22,000 now and i can tell the brake fade is getting bad so i'm booked in this thur, just in time for the red arrows run, to get my pads sorted. oo er :)