How Long Do Car Brakes Last?

Over time, your vehicle’s brakes will eventually need to be replaced because the friction eventually wears down the metal on the brake pads and maybe even the discs. You’ll also need to replace the brake fluid to keep the pistons operating properly. The average lifespan for your vehicle’s brakes is between 25,000 and 65,000 miles. But it’s impossible to give an exact number because it depends on several factors.

Brake pads are the parts squeezed by the calipers, and they come in contact with the discs on the inside of the wheels. This contact causes friction, and eventually, the brake pads will naturally wear out and grind down. Some sets of brake pads may even last over 80,000 miles.

Check your owner’s manual or driver’s information center on your vehicle’s touchscreen for the recommended service schedule for your brakes. Certain service intervals, like at every 15,000 miles, will include brake pad inspection when you bring your vehicle to a Land Rover-certified service center.

Learn more information from the service team at Land Rover Akron.

What Factors Affect Land Rover Brake Pad Life?

How long do car brakes last? It varies based on how you drive, where you drive, and what kind of brake pads your vehicle uses.

Take a look at the factors that determine how many miles brake pads last:

• Driving Habits: If you brake hard instead of pressing down softly along North Canton or Massillon streets, or if you ride on the brakes instead of coasting to a stop, your brake pads won’t last as long as they normally would.
• Environment: Driving in the city means encountering more traffic, lights, and stop signs, so you’ll hit the brakes more. Driving on the highway usually means longer brake life because you don’t hit the brakes as often compared to stop-and-go traffic.
• Brake Pad Material: Carbon-ceramic pads last longer than standard metallic pads and organic brake pads. However, they tend to be more expensive. If you don’t already know what type of brake pads you have, your owner’s manual or vehicle information center might give you more details. Typical vehicles have organic brake pads, but they (generally) last the fewest numbers of miles. Metal brake pads are in the medium range. Carbon-ceramic pads are the best and most expensive.

How to Tell If You Need New Brakes

If you notice any issues with your brakes, you need to schedule a service appointment with our team as soon as possible. This might include loss of pressure on your brake pedal, a grinding noise coming from your brakes every time you hit the pedal, or the brakes suddenly not working at all.

If your car shakes when you brake, bring your vehicle in for brake service immediately. The most common cause of this shaking comes from a problem with the vehicle’s brake system itself. However, there might be other things wrong.

Look at some specific reasons why a shaking car when hitting the brakes might be happening:

• One of your tires is experiencing “run out,” or is no longer perfectly round
• One of your wheels is unbalanced
• Your car’s front-end alignment is off
• A loose control arm or damaged knuckle is affecting your car’s steering
• Your car’s axle shaft is damaged
• Your vehicle has loose lug nuts

If your vehicle’s brakes are acting up, visit us for maintenance! Our team will diagnose the problem and tell you exactly why your car is shaking when you brake.

Schedule Brake Service at Land Rover Akron

Whether your brakes wear down on trips around town or going the distance on highways outside of Green, schedule serviceat Land Rover Akron when they need to be replaced. We offer service specialsto help you save money, expert assistance, and more. We want you to get the most out of your Land Rover brakes!