HOW LONG DO BRAKE PADS LAST?

May 2, 2023

Lori Drouillard

The lifespan of the brakes on your car can vary car to car and even driver to driver. There are a variety of factors that come into play when it comes to how long your vehicles brakes will last. However, the average lifespan of your vehicle’s brakes are 25,000-65,000 miles. This is quite a large range, so just for reference 40,000 miles is a great time to start looking into brake maintenance unless you have had issues prior. Some vehicles that are excellently maintained can make it all the way up to 80,000 miles plus before needing  import car repair service  for their brakes! Below are a few of the factors that come into play regarding your brake’s lifespan.

  •  How you drive: How you drive directly impacts how quickly your brakes will wear out. If you are a more aggressive driver and ride your brakes often, they will wear out quickly. The same goes for if you are frequently slamming on your brakes.
  • Where you drive: Where you drive matters just as much as how you drive when it comes to wearing out your brakes. If you spend most of your time on highways your brake lifespan will be much longer. If you spend most of your drive time in stop and go traffic your brakes will wear out much faster.
  • The condition of the brake calipers: The brake calipers squeeze the brake pads to the rotors in order to slow down the vehicle. If the brake calipers are not functioning properly, they can cause premature and uneven brake pad and rotor wear.

If you were wondering how often should brake pads be replaced, you now know that there are too many variables to give a definitive answer. This is why it is important for an experienced auto repair technician to inspect your brakes regularly during oil changes and routine maintenance. If you are in need of a brake evaluation or any service repair, you have come to the right place. The Autohaus team is happy to help you properly and fairly maintain your vehicle. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your vehicle.

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