I found only one thread here about this, but I am wondering, how long have you got out of your stock pads?
I have 16,000 kilometres (10,000 miles) on my car. There was a little grinding noise the other day when I reversed out of the garage. I had a look though my winter wheels and couldn't see much but I am wondering if this could be my brake pads. That seems really early to wear out don't you think? How can I *easily* tell if I need new pads. What life should I expect out of them?
What else could it be? Could overnight parking in garage during a wet winter result in some oxidation that would grind a little at first start. It doesn;t do it after I drive for a while but could it be the first sign of wear?
If it is the pads, what are some worthy replacements. I have never done it myself, but I would like to replace them on my own and have a friend who has done it before and he will help.
I have 16,000 kilometres (10,000 miles) on my car. There was a little grinding noise the other day when I reversed out of the garage. I had a look though my winter wheels and couldn't see much but I am wondering if this could be my brake pads. That seems really early to wear out don't you think? How can I *easily* tell if I need new pads. What life should I expect out of them?
What else could it be? Could overnight parking in garage during a wet winter result in some oxidation that would grind a little at first start. It doesn;t do it after I drive for a while but could it be the first sign of wear?
If it is the pads, what are some worthy replacements. I have never done it myself, but I would like to replace them on my own and have a friend who has done it before and he will help.