brakes Still have original brake pads at 87K miles

[Suncoast Hybrid]

2019 Hybrid Titanium with 87K miles and still have the original brake pads. Stops are smooth and silent, but I can't help but think the pads must be close to the end of their lifespan. I do drive pretty gently, coasting to a stop when I can and using the Eco button for regen, so I expect that has helped quite a bit, but 87K? Anybody else here experienced such long life?

[billford]

Even if they are still original, its a good idea to do a brake service every few years. Cleaning the rust from the guides and lubing the caliper pins. 

[Suncoast Hybrid]

18 minutes ago, billford said:

Even if they are still original, its a good idea to do a brake service every few years. Cleaning the rust from the guides and lubing the caliper pins. 

Thanks Bill, I've been thinking I should do something! Have a great CHristmas

[2014FordFusionSE]

11 hours ago, Suncoast Hybrid said:

2019 Hybrid Titanium with 87K miles and still have the original brake pads. Stops are smooth and silent, but I can't help but think the pads must be close to the end of their lifespan. I do drive pretty gently, coasting to a stop when I can and using the Eco button for regen, so I expect that has helped quite a bit, but 87K? Anybody else here experienced such long life?

 

2014 with 83k miles. Last year, the dealership said that the brakes were almost 100% new with very little wear.

A pleasant surprise with a Hybrid.

[Suncoast Hybrid]

23 hours ago, 2014FordFusionSE said:

 

2014 with 83k miles. Last year, the dealership said that the brakes were almost 100% new with very little wear.

A pleasant surprise with a Hybrid.

Wow, pretty amazing. You've had it since new?

[MeeLee]

130k Miles, and still on the stock pads. Still over 30% left on them.

Edited December 26, 2023 by MeeLee

[2014FordFusionSE]

4 hours ago, Suncoast Hybrid said:

Wow, pretty amazing. You've had it since new?

Yes sir

[Suncoast Hybrid]

Looks good too

[2014FordFusionSE]

6 hours ago, Suncoast Hybrid said:

Looks good too

Thanks. It's always garaged.

I hand wash it and then polish it twice a year too

[Suncoast Hybrid]

16 hours ago, MeeLee said:

130k Miles, and still on the stock pads. Still over 30% left on them.

Wow again! Thanks for sharing that. Hope I'm as lucky.

Edited December 26, 2023 by Suncoast Hybrid

[Cobra348]

On 12/24/2023 at 4:31 PM, Suncoast Hybrid said:

Thanks Bill, I've been thinking I should do something! Have a great CHristmas

My mechanic also said the same thing .. the brakes should get servicing about every 2 years.  They dismantle it all, check wear, relubricate where needed, etc.  I plan on doing it in Spring when I put the summer tread on.

Edited January 1 by Cobra348

[MeeLee]

On 12/26/2023 at 7:35 PM, Cobra348 said:

My mechanic also said the same thing .. the brakes should get servicing about every 2 years.  They dismantle it all, check wear, relubricate where needed, etc.  I plan on doing it in Spring when I put the summer treat on.

Depends on where you live. Salted roads are the worst for anything on the undercarriage.

[Suncoast Hybrid]

12 hours ago, MeeLee said:

Depends on where you live. Salted roads are the worst for anything on the undercarriage.

Yup, my only worry down here in Florida is salt water flooding during king tides and hurricanes...

[MeeLee]

On 12/31/2023 at 10:33 AM, Suncoast Hybrid said:

Yup, my only worry down here in Florida is salt water flooding during king tides and hurricanes...

Once in a while it won't harm much. Best thing you can do, after the water subsides, is to spray the undercarriage with a garden hose.