Originally Posted by
TakingMyTime
I'm new to hydraulic discs. I've read several things here and there stating a wide range of mileage that one gets from their pads. I was just wondering how often you're replacing yours? I know it can be quite dependent on the environment your ride in. I'll be riding in dry weather on flat roads and probably never encounter rain.
Sorry if this is a rather N00b question but I'm starting from ground zero as far a disc experience goes. I guess I was just wondering if I should start to load up on pads when I see a sale on them.
There is no average mileage. All depends on how much you use the brakes.
I can go on a 30 mile loop near home and not have to hit the brakes once other than when I pull into the driveway. Then there are some other loops that I've applied the brakes a half dozen times in 20 miles.
Think of it like the mail man...The mail man probably replaces the brake pads every two months in his vehicle. My truck is 4 years old and has 72,000 miles on it. I'm still on the original brakes pads from when the truck was new and they aren't even burned through half way yet. I have done a lot of long trips across the country with that truck and locally which is why.