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    How far on front brake pads?

    Up to 74,000km just had inspected and reckon still good for another 8-10,000km. Had rears done already 2007 tdi truckster.
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    113,000km on my Octavia (which is like a tiny Passat or a fat Golf) - fronts still at 6mm so they are good for another 100,000km or so.

    Rears are down to 3mm & will need replacement this year sometime (rears come on before fronts to minimise nose dive).
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    Just had my 30,000 klm service & was told both front discs & pads will need replacing at the 45,000 klm service. I was a bit surprised given I drive exactly the same roads & conditions as my previous cars. Might have to check them for myself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MJW View Post
    Just had my 30,000 klm service & was told both front discs & pads will need replacing at the 45,000 klm service. I was a bit surprised given I drive exactly the same roads & conditions as my previous cars. Might have to check them for myself.
    not unusual to be due by 45,000km. depends totally on traffic conditions & driving style
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    Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
    not unusual to be due by 45,000km. depends totally on traffic conditions & driving style
    Thanks Brad. I drive in 30% peak hour & 70% free flowing traffic. To provide an indication of driving style, my original tyres are still on the car & based on wear I would get around 40,000 klms from the set. My Mazda 6 MPS only had front pads changed (not discs) at 80,000 klms. I know there is a lot to consider with weight, brands etc but just surprised is all.
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    Pads (and rotors) on Euro cars are generally quite soft (and dusty) compared to Asian machinery. Something to do with different philosophies on braking performance.

    Most dealerships are quite conservative about giving an estimate of remaining life because customers go absolutely birko if they run out of brakes between services. Lets face it, if you get to 45k & don't need them you'll be happy. Get to 45k & they tell you you are up for $450 in brake work & haven't prepared you & you'll be annoyed.

    Look on the bright side - gives you plenty of time to price some less dusty & more durable aftermarket stuff like REMSA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
    Pads (and rotors) on Euro cars are generally quite soft (and dusty) compared to Asian machinery. Something to do with different philosophies on braking performance.

    Most dealerships are quite conservative about giving an estimate of remaining life because customers go absolutely birko if they run out of brakes between services. Lets face it, if you get to 45k & don't need them you'll be happy. Get to 45k & they tell you you are up for $450 in brake work & haven't prepared you & you'll be annoyed.

    Look on the bright side - gives you plenty of time to price some less dusty & more durable aftermarket stuff like REMSA.
    Thanks again Brad. Agree whole heartedly re the difference between Euro & Japan. Happy to cop it given this is the standard. Also appreciate the suggestion on pads. Without comprimising braking to any great extent I would love to get pads with less dust.
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    At my 60,000km service my fronts were still 60% but my rears were down to40% ,It all depends on how you use your brakes?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    At my 60,000km service my fronts were still 60% but my rears were down to40% ,It all depends on how you use your brakes?
    Ian, what sort of car do you drive? Are they OEM pads/rotors? I engine brake as well to balance out the load & progressively brake unless something onforeseen happens (rare). Based on current wear, the only way I would get your sort of wear was by not using the pedal at all
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    Is there a DIY link to change brake pads for a B6?
    My MFD tells me i need to check my pad so i'm guessing they'll need changing.
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