brake pad life on Passat B6

[OilBurna]

Up to 35,000kms just had service said brake pads front and rear still look ok.

What kms have people got up to before needed them changed, realise it depends on driving style etc, mien are prob more freeway condition but with stop / start traffic thrown in, i usually try and coast up to traffic lights rather than slam on the brakes.

[OilBurna]

anyone? just trying to get some idea of budgeting, might look at changing myself as well source parts from ecs.

[gslrallysport]

just trying to get some idea of budgeting, might look at changing myself as well source parts from ecs.

Remsa pads (part of the TRW group), which are VERY high quality european made, are $109 for the front and $79 for the rear. There are cheaper options if you want to disconnect your wear sensors, but the Remsa as a better than OEM high quality pad are hard to beat, and include the wear sensors.

[Rocket36]

Wear sensors? Pls explain.

Not the concept but on the Passat? I didn't know they existed.

[OilBurna]

definitely how else does the low brake pad warning come up on the dash. So can anyoen let me knwo how mnay km's they got before changing, I know Euro cars tend to have softer pads.

ecs here

Volkswagen Passat B6 FWD 2.0T > Braking > Pads

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[Rocket36]

there's a dash warning for brake pads? cool