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KenKat · 06-26-2020, 10:43 AM

I had my car in to the dealer for a warranty issue in June of 2018 and they told me my rear brakes were worn out and should they just go ahead and replace them now?

I told the dealer service guy I’d take a look at it and hold off for now. He seemed surprised.

Had my tires rotated recently and had my local and trusted independent guy look at the brakes and he said - nope, still look ok. Two years and 20,000+ miles later.

Agree with other posts that if you are pushing brakes hard on the track for example, it’s a different conversation.

Vegas Bound · 06-26-2020, 12:26 PM

Pads are cheap and easy to replace, just do it.

06-26-2020, 10:43 AM	#15
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I had my car in to the dealer for a warranty issue in June of 2018 and they told me my rear brakes were worn out and should they just go ahead and replace them now? I told the dealer service guy I’d take a look at it and hold off for now. He seemed surprised. Had my tires rotated recently and had my local and trusted independent guy look at the brakes and he said - nope, still look ok. Two years and 20,000+ miles later. Agree with other posts that if you are pushing brakes hard on the track for example, it’s a different conversation.

06-26-2020, 12:26 PM	#16
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Pads are cheap and easy to replace, just do it.