gene328is Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi guys, I have been reading all the old posts about brake pads so please forgive me for asking this... but I recently had my car in for "The Works" Oil Change and the service manager said my rear brake pads are "starting to get low." I currently have about 29,000 miles on my Edge Sport. Does this sound realistic? I understand that factors like braking habits will affect it, but how long do brake pads on the edge typically last? If so would you guys suggest changing out brake pads at all four points at once instead? Thanks for any input! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) That's low but certainly possible, especially on a Sport. I had to change my rear pads at 60K in a non-sport 08 but my wife drives it very carefully. No need to change the front pads at the same time - you just need to do both wheels at the same time (front or rear). The front pads on our 08 are still original at 60K. Edited October 9, 2013 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene328is Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks akirby! If I was to upgrade to EBC pads or another aftermarket, would you then suggest changing all at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bce Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Why do rear pads need to be replaced before front? Don't the front ones do most of the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Don't put EBCs on an edge unless you love buying rotors. Try Hawk HPS. And you don't have to change them all at the same time, but it's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Why do rear pads need to be replaced before front? Don't the front ones do most of the work? Not with modern brake systems. It's more and more common for the rears to wear first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 From what I gather on the Web: Electronic Brake Distribution (as seen on this spec page) is tied into the ABS system. Trying to achieve vehicle stability under all conditions, and possibly using the rear brakes first/more under light braking. Also trying to prevent nosedive under vehicle bumper in case of impact. At a recent oil change at the dealership, the rear brakes were noted as YELLOW, fronts as GREEN. Although I have no idea when/if the pads were replaced (bought the vehicle used), most of my braking is light/pre-emptive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum White Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have a 2009 SEL with 103000 on the odometer. The original pads, still on, have at least 3/8 inches of pad remaining. I check them every time I rotate tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bce Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 From what I gather on the Web: Electronic Brake Distribution (as seen on this spec page) is tied into the ABS system. Trying to achieve vehicle stability under all conditions, and possibly using the rear brakes first/more under light braking. Also trying to prevent nosedive under vehicle bumper in case of impact. At a recent oil change at the dealership, the rear brakes were noted as YELLOW, fronts as GREEN. Although I have no idea when/if the pads were replaced (bought the vehicle used), most of my braking is light/pre-emptive. Thanks. That explains a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 I replaced the Front pads at 147,000 miles and the rears at 198,000 thousand. Believe it or not. Just ask my mechanic. He always keeps track of me as he likes to buy my vehicles after I am done with them. Something about being in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 You must drive a LOT of highway miles..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 about 4500 to 6000 miles a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I have 70K miles on my mkx, I think my brakes are in good shape and was expecting pad wear to be like others have said here, around 100K or more. Is that typical for these units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 100K? For brake pads? Only if you're doing 90% highway. Most pads only last 60K or so under normal driving and sometimes as little as 30K - depends on how you're driving. 100K is rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 64k miles. Just replaced my rears. But they came out retarted. The thickest pad was about 60 to 70%. The thinnest pad was 1 to 2 %. Lol. So uneven. I just cleaned and lubed everything well and hoping for a miracle is not a bad caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Why do rear pads need to be replaced before front? Don't the front ones do most of the work? Jay found out that these cars are designed to put morebraking power on the rears first to eliminate the nose dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you see the size difference of the pads between front & back, you'll know why the rears wear fast. The rear pads are always smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Not all cars. Some new modern brake system have equal pads now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 That would be something, there should probably be a reason. Can you name an example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 That would be something, there should probably be a reason. Rear pads are wearing out faster than fronts is a good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011edgese Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Race cars have equal pads. But we aren't driving race cars I know. But as the tech progresses, all cars will have same set up all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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