Brakes shot at 45k

[Transporter]

Just had my 30,000km service (car has only done 27,000km) and they rang me to say my brake pads needed to be replaced! I don't make a habit of slamming on the brakes so I was rather shocked to hear that it didn't last very long. I do commute to the city on most weekdays...but still, 27,000km only. They replaced my front brake pads and discs - charged me $960.

Don’t panic, tell them you come when your brakes are really due for replacing. There’s the brake pad wear indicator that will light up on the dash. When that happens there’s usually 3mm friction material remaining on the pads.

[TiggyDriver]

Don’t panic, tell them you come when your brakes are really due for replacing. There’s the brake pad wear indicator that will light up on the dash. When that happens there’s usually 3mm friction material remaining on the pads.

Yeh, too late for this service but I'll be more mindful next time. I don't really trust the VW service centre I went to so definitely won't be taking my car back there again.