How long are the lives of brake pads and linings?
The expected life of brake pads and linings is usually 20,000 – 50,000 km or more, but this varies greatly depending on how the brakes are used, so there are no exact guidelines. Reference Differences in wear of brake pads and linings • When brakes are used frequently, they wear out quickly. • When the speed of the vehicle just before applying the brakes is higher, and the cargo and the number of passengers are greater, the brake pads and linings wear out faster. • When the brakes are applied suddenly, brake pads and linings wear faster. Front brake pads wear faster than rear brakes linings or pads. • A/T vehicles brake pads or linings wear faster than for M/T vehicles brake pads or linings.
