How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?

I have had my car for about 4 years, and I looked through my records and can't find a previous replacement of my front brakes. So it seems like it might have really been time to replace them, but I just wanted a knowledgeable person to let me know. I already read the answer given to Starlicious, but it didn't say how often replacement is usually needed.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?could be about time...really depends on your driving habits...it you drive a NY City taxi, you are replacing brakes twice a year....if you live on a farm you may be able to go 10 years....somewhat depends on your style of driving and miles on the car....which is info that you did not provide.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?what size car?

front or rear wheel drive?

do u ride your brakes when u drive?

do u have excessive brake dust on your rims from slamming the brakes often at high speeds?

is it auto or manual?How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?It all depends on how many miles you drive, the conditions you are driving in, how you use the breaks (do you slam on them a lot, ride them, etc.).



Typically brake pads will last about 40-60K miles, maybe more depending on your habilts.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?It will depend on the type of driving that you do, and how you drive. I have seen cars that have worn out the brakes in 6,000 miles, (stop and go mail or newspaper delivery) and car that have gone 60,000 miles and still did not need the brakes replaced. The best thing to do is to have a qualified mechanic inspect your brakes, so you know their condition.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?Front disk brake pads about 36,000 unless you have a gm midsize then it about 12,000 miles.

Rear disk brakes about 60,000

Rear drum brakes about 80,000 or more. I have Toyota pickups with 150,000 miles and rear shoes still good.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?I think I heard the car talk guys say 60,000 miles.



But I still have the same brakes at 85,000 miles.



If you do all your driving on the interstate then you seldom use your brakes.



If you do all your driving in town then you use them a lot.



Most brakes have a special warning sound built into them that you will hear when they get near the end of their life. It's just a noise coming from the brakes that you never heard before.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?There is no average because it can depend on the person driving, and where you're driving, and the mileage and type of car. You'd feel and hear a difference. Front brakes are usually very easy and cheap to replace so if you're debating it, it's probably worth it.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?Bob is correct. A lot depends on how you drive and the type of car. For instance I put about 30k on my last set of brakes (89 BMW) while a friend of mine has about 65k om his Acura brakes. Depending on the type of car you have it may have a sensor to tell you when to change the pads.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?depending on the car (how heavy etc), driving environment (highway or city) newer cars like yours, reasonably the brakes should last 100,000 miles or sometimes much longer. i drive about 60,000 miles per year and the last two suburbans i have had ( 1 with 147,000 and this one with 141,000) i have only replaced the front brakes once for both vehicles and have not replaced the rear. just inspect your brake pads when you have your tires rotated and you can see the amount of wear. if you start hearing a squeal or grinding noise that would probably be your low brake lining wear indicator.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?It depends on the type of car..and the type of driving you do...55,000-80,000km for the front ..and about 100,000km for the back...



I gave it in kms because i am in CanadaHow often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?It really depends on your driving and braking habits. I usually get about 50,000 miles on mine, but I don't brake hard. Normally the auto shop will check the front pads when you get your oil changed, unless you do your own. It might be worth having the shop inspect both your front and rear brakes. If you have gone too far and didn't hear the wear indicators squealing, it could get very expensive.How often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?With all city driving, you might want to check/change brakes pads and have your rotors turned or replaced. do this about every 12,000 miles. Your front brakes do 90% of you stopping power, so if they fail your car will not stop during any emergency braking. if you feel any wobbling in your front end or pulsing of your brake pedal this means your disks or drums have warped and need replacing. Hope this helpsHow often are new brakes needed on a car, usually?it all depends on how hard you are on your brakes...If you are easy on them they will last a while. If not, they will wear down quicker.(no time or milage)