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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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...about what kind of mileage are you getting out of your stock, OEM front brake pads?
The reason I ask is cause I have almost 17K miles on my '05 and it looks like I'm gonna need front pads already and I'm not even hard on the brake pedal...
You also know this won't be covered under the 3/36K mile warranty either...
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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I am at 20K with no need for brakes yet. You are doing something to wear them out.........
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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yeah ... dunno, maybe the rotors are warped or the pads are defective... go get it checked out.

i'm at 34K and i still have the stock pads ....

when would be a good time to replace, anyone have suggestions ?
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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My wife had to replace her front pads at 22,000 miles. She does alot of stop and go driving and I'm sure thats not good on the brakes. I live real close to you if your by Kiddie Land. I'm by fullerton and austin.
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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I am really close to 60K and I am still on stock pads....
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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I have no need for new brakes yet and I'm at 21,000.

However, I am thinking of upgrading my pads to something a bit more high-performance. Any thoughts on what to get?
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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still running on stockers here... at about 18k
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sushiboy
I have no need for new brakes yet and I'm at 21,000.

However, I am thinking of upgrading my pads to something a bit more high-performance. Any thoughts on what to get?
there's a project mu sale going on in sponsored sales i think. those are high quality pieces from a good JDM company .
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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19K with no need yet.
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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Default i have the same the same problem.

i have about 20k miles and i need new pads and rotors.
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