At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?

I know it sounds silly. But I have 56k miles on the vehicle and its 90% highway mileage. How can I look to tell if the brakes need changing?At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?The best answer is always to take it to a qualified shop or technician and have them inspect it.



Brake services aren't determined by mileage but rather by the amount of brake pad and thickness of the rotors.



A simple way you can find out is to take a look at your brakes. You will see the rotor, which is the large metallic disc behind the rim. On one side of the rotor you will see a large bracket that looks almost like a hand grasping the rotor, that is your caliper. If you look at where the caliper touches the face of your rotor you will see a flat metal pad in there. That is your brake pad. It consists of two layers, the brake pad material which is touching the rotor and wears away over time, and the metal backing the pad attaches to.



Normal brake service is done when your brakes reach about 2mm thickness left of the pad. Basically the thickness of two pennies held togethor. Anything less than that and it's time to get brakes serviced.



In any situation your brakes are a vital component of your car and directly responsible for keeping you and your passengers safe. If you have any doubts whatsoever about inspecting them yourself then take them in and rest easy with peace of mind. Hope that helps!At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?The rear brakes are certainly still good, unless someone has driven with the parking park on. (It happens).

The front park pads are another question. I've seen them last 70,000 and even 80,000 miles of mostly highway driving, if the driver has a gentle touch. But it is a good idea to have them looked at once a year or every 30,000 miles, whichever happens first.

I recommend removing the wheels so both the inner and outer pads can be inspected. Many shops will do this for free. If the friction material is thinner than the backing plate, they should be replaced.At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?No matter it it's highway miles or city miles, no one drives and operates brakes the same way. So there is no set milage interval for break changes. However, you should have your breaks checked whenever you're having a tune-up or oil change, or tire rotation. A good mechanic can check you breaks in no time at all. And of course, if you notice your breaks operating differently or making noise or just not working normally, it's time to inspect. Always use professionals for this kind of auto work. Tires, Breaks, stearing - big safety issues. Good Luck.At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?The brakes will let you know.



There are wear indicators on the brake pads. These are little metal tabs on the brake pads that will contact the rotors when the pads need to be replaced.



These wear indicators will make noise when you apply the brakes. It sounds like squeaking chalk on a chalk board.



There is no mileage point where you change your brakes. Brakes will wear differently depending on driving conditions and driving style. Cars driven in the city will wear the brake pads out faster than cars driven mostly on the highway. If you are an aggressive driver you will wear your brake pads out faster than a normal driver.



The quality of the replacement brake pads can also make a big difference.



I change my own brake pads. I thought I was saving money by using cheap brake pads. However I found myself changing the pads every 20,000 miles or so. I have started using more expensive pads and now I get about 50,000 miles or so from the pads. With brake pads, you get what you pay for, so go with better pads.At what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?if you can jack up and remove tire you can replace brake pads or check them really easy look thru hole in caliber at pad if pad is less than a 1/4 or looks like the pad is not as thick as the medal its glued to its time to replace check right front since it wears out faster and really should have them check every time you rotate tires... front brake pads easy to replace at a home and reallyt you shouldnt wait til you hear them grind or squeal you can find how to replace or check here really not as hard as many think my wife does her own at home with out my help and knowing how to replace on one car you can pretty much do any there after and know when and how to do it will save you money even if you decide not to do it yourselfAt what mileage interval should brakes be changed on a pontiac vibe?pull a wheel off and look into the caliper. do the pads look worn or separated. if they look thin its time to replace them