Disc Brake Milage

[porschett]

I was wondering what kind of milage any of you are experiencing before you have to change the pads. I'm starting to get a squel out of mine like it's the wear indicators.

[tower]

~50K miles of hard on & off road. Still good on originals!

[porschett]

Thanks, thought it was a little early with only 15K. Must be dust buildup, I'll take her out and hit em!

[Tex_h2]

Originally Posted by porschett

Thanks, thought it was a little early with only 15K. Must be dust buildup, I'll take her out and hit em!

Huh, that doesn't sound right.........almost 70,000 miles and still no (knock on wood) problems....

[MVR 155]

I have noticed some squeal over the hot summer months after the wheels start to show brake dust. Im guessing that due to the size/weight of the H2 that the pad compound is a bit on the aggressive side... these types of pads will produce a squeal after some dust build up. My stock brakes on my Z06 would start to squeal after about 50 or so miles of hard driving. Probably wouldnt hurt to pull the wheels for inspection (I have seen calipers hang up and prematurely kill a brake pad) but I am willing to bet its nothing to worry about.

[HUMTECH]

I have seen them last for over 200,000 km. they should be taken apart and cleaned from time to time. Lube the slide pins with silglyde(silicone based lube) as well you can lube the backing plates of the pads which will help eliminate squeal caused by the steel pads vibrating against the caliper. Also clean and lube the steel sliders.