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Rabbit
05-20-2007, 12:00 PM
so far im at 86000 kms and still have the same brakes, just wondering if anyone else is getting the same .
blacksan
05-20-2007, 12:20 PM
so far im at 86000 kms and still have the same brakes, just wondering if anyone else is getting the same .
Every vehicle that I owned with a manual transmission has gotten phenomenal mileage on the original brakes. I do use the transmission as well as brakes for slowing the vehicle which undoubtedly makes this possible.
Schmingie
05-20-2007, 01:00 PM
I just had my 48000 km service and brakes were at 80% front and 90% rear remaining. I do travel approx 50 km to work each way every day on the highway.
S.
Katana
05-26-2007, 09:39 AM
It has to do with your driving style...
I just had my 48000 km service and brakes were at 80% front and 90% rear remaining. I do travel approx 50 km to work each way every day on the highway.
S.
Good to know, I skipped out on the inspection package for my 48000km service and just got them do the filters & oil change.
I wish the tires were as durable as the brakes. Mine where in poor shape (mostly do to all the hard driving) and I just replaced them at 55,000km. I got Toyo Spectrum (175/65/14) which are more tenacious then the stock and quieter, but they make the steering feel more light and are a little more wiggly in the cross wind (probably cause of the solid centre groves for channeling rain). All in all, I'm very happy with the tires.
It has to do with your driving style...
Yes, I agree that driving styles matter. Incidentally, I think that many, if not every, of the more common fuel saving driving techniques can also help prolong the life of brake pads.
Katana
05-27-2007, 06:12 PM
Exactly!Correct!
Schmingie
05-28-2007, 12:37 AM
Good to know, I skipped out on the inspection package for my 48000km service and just got them do the filters & oil change.
I wish the tires were as durable as the brakes. Mine where in poor shape (mostly do to all the hard driving) and I just replaced them at 55,000km. I got Toyo Spectrum (175/65/14) which are more tenacious then the stock and quieter, but they make the steering feel more light and are a little more wiggly in the cross wind (probably cause of the solid centre groves for channeling rain). All in all, I'm very happy with the tires.
I wish my tires would have lasted that long. I replaced mine at 35,000km as winter was about to start and there was less than 30% remaining. I went for the Yokohama Avid Touring with their 150,000 km wear out warranty. They have provided a much firmer and controllable ride. They are fantastic in the snow and rain as well.
Katana
05-28-2007, 04:26 PM
Unfortunately my tires dont last long...
Schmingie
05-29-2007, 12:35 AM
somehow the words self induced come to mind :iono:
:laughabove:
S.
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