davewill Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Bought my 2006 Mkll 1.9 115TDi Auto, Gal 2 years ago with 24,000 on the clock Now have 67,000 on the clock, and on a recent service, the garage noted that the front brake pads were about 70% worn I didn't know the condition of the pads when i bought the car (i.e new or used), but i am surprised that they have done (as i am aware) 33,000 miles and still have 30% life in them. On my previous Mkll Gal (2002 115TDi manual) i was replacing front pads every 18 - 20,000 miles Any comments as to what is expected from front pads, and oh, i see from a Kwik Fit advert on TV, that if they replace your brake pads, they will replace them again free of charge (when they wear out) as long as you own the car! Anyone tried this service, and if so is it good value?? Cheers Dave. Quote
seatkid Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Any comments as to what is expected from front pads. Still on original front pads at 99,750, rears replaced at 85,000 Quote
andymet Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 Bought my 2006 Mkll 1.9 115TDi Auto, Gal 2 years ago with 24,000 on the clock Now have 67,000 on the clock, and on a recent service, the garage noted that the front brake pads were about 70% worn I didn't know the condition of the pads when i bought the car (i.e new or used), but i am surprised that they have done (as i am aware) 33,000 miles and still have 30% life in them. On my previous Mkll Gal (2002 115TDi manual) i was replacing front pads every 18 - 20,000 miles Any comments as to what is expected from front pads, and oh, i see from a Kwik Fit advert on TV, that if they replace your brake pads, they will replace them again free of charge (when they wear out) as long as you own the car! Anyone tried this service, and if so is it good value?? Cheers Dave. Kwik fit is a bit of a con as they will tell you it needs new discs as well so you getthe pads free but have to pay for the discs. Quote
turk90210 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Posted August 19, 2009 this is an old trick to get the custom in, realistically they expect the average person to change their car every 3-4 years so if they give you that guarantee by the time the pads wear out it will be with the next or next next owner. Unless of course you are some sort of 20-30,000 miles per year driver or very heavy on the brakes. there are the exceptions to this however who will keep the cars longer but they are far and few between, I remember when ford dealers did this 25 YEARS AGO Quote
markie Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 I chnaged mine at just under 40,000 miles Quote
Mirez Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Still on original front pads at 99,750, rears replaced at 85,000 Humm, either you drive a lot of miles in reverse or they have been changed before you. The front pads shouldn't outlast the rears in normal driving conditions! Quote
seatkid Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Still on original front pads at 99,750, rears replaced at 85,000 Humm, either you drive a lot of miles in reverse or they have been changed before you. The front pads shouldn't outlast the rears in normal driving conditions!On the Mk1 its quite common for the rears to wear faster as the parking brake auto adjust mechanism tends to be too aggressive and often sticks on a bit causing semi-permanent pad to disc contact. I have owned my car from new. Quote
Mirez Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 On the Mk1 its quite common for the rears to wear faster as the parking brake auto adjust mechanism tends to be too aggressive and often sticks on a bit causing semi-permanent pad to disc contact. Ahhh ok, surely that can't be good for your MPG? Quote
seatkid Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 On the Mk1 its quite common for the rears to wear faster as the parking brake auto adjust mechanism tends to be too aggressive and often sticks on a bit causing semi-permanent pad to disc contact. Ahhh ok, surely that can't be good for your MPG? Indeed..... ;) ...but now I can see on my trip computer when that offside caliper is dragging....... barely touching 51mpg ??? ;) ...a quick dab of wd40 and a light whack with a hammer later....thats better....59mpg......why cant I get 60???? :) , I know, lets drive in the centre lane and reduce the speed to 55mph.....ah.....joy..... :) Quote
gregers Posted August 21, 2009 Report Posted August 21, 2009 On the Mk1 its quite common for the rears to wear faster as the parking brake auto adjust mechanism tends to be too aggressive and often sticks on a bit causing semi-permanent pad to disc contact. Ahhh ok, surely that can't be good for your MPG? OH THATS FUNNY :16: :16: :32: Quote
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