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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Default Re: Can You Believe This Or Am I Crazy

Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07
I have a 2005 manual base coupe with 53K miles on it. I am the original owner now for the past 4 years (exactly 4 years). I had the brakes checked and the dealership said there is plenty life in them... about 50%. Think they are full of it? I can't imagine why they would lie considering it is money for them to do the job. I am easy on the brakes and do a mix of highway/city driving. My last new car needed brakes at 50K miles. Is it normal to still have 50% left on the pads in 4 years/50K miles?
Since you asked, I have to say you're CRAZY..........crazy for putting up with the factory brake dust for that many miles.
I didn't replace my pads with "Rotex Gold" until I took my car in for its 30k check-up, and afterwards I wanted to kick myself for not doing it sooner.
 
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