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Is it possible to wear out brakes in 30K's

Old 03-09-2009, 09:48 AM
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I just had my Worn Brake Pad symbol come on. I just had all of my brakes fully replaced Pads & Rotors in the summer of 07. Since then I've put 30K's on the car and around 50% of this driving is highway. It is possible to wear out brakes this fast, or could I have a brake pad sensor problem?
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Its possible that your brake pads were not spaced correctly and simply braked the entire time , and yes it is possible I have replaced pads after 15k I dont know if thats something to be proud of but **** happens my friend.
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Old 03-09-2009, 03:38 PM
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Wow, I've never seen brakes were out so fast. Do you think I should go back to Queensway Audi and complain about the brake job they did. Is it even possible for me to determine if the pads were not spaced correctly?
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Default Re: Is it possible to wear out brakes in 30K's

Last time i checked audi warranties there work for 12k i believe not that its applicable
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Perhaps look at your front pad thickness. There should be ALOT of pad left as the wear sensors are set to trip early. Mileage is a factor but Brake lifetime really depends on how hard they are used.
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Default Re: Is it possible to wear out brakes in 30K's

I took a look and they're down to around a 1/2 inch. Considering that I replaced the rotors with my last brake job do you guys think I'll (Most likely) just need pads?
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