Pad replacement interval

[Pitbull]

Seems like since I have owned my LC I can count on installing new front pads every 15K miles. Don't get me wrong I would rather have the pads wearout then the rotors and I never have to turn the rotors just replace the pads (saves $$). Anyone else have this wear interval? Is there a better pad then OEM, that will give me longer wear without eating my rotors?

 

[cruiserdan]

Your interval is within the normal range of wear with stock pads. You could switch to the 1997 pad (04465-60110) or go up one step and install 100 series pads (04465-60151).

The 04465-60110 pads have a different compound that lasts longer than the 04465-60020 pads. The 04465-60151 pads have a similar compound to the 04465-60110 pads and more surface area and they are thicker. In order to use 100 series pads you will need to replace or re-surface the rotors because of the larger footprint of the 100 series pad. I have a set on mine with about 20,000 miles on them and there is still well over half of the friction material left.

D-

 

[IdahoDoug]

Pit,

Are you talking ALL FOUR get replaced ea 15k, or just the fronts?

Dan,

Do the '97 pads sell for the same price? That's great info if so!

DougM

 

[Pitbull]

Thanks Dan, I will get the 97 pads. Doug it's just the fronts. The rear last 80K miles for the first set.

 

[IdahoDoug]

Pit,

Crank your brake proportioning valve a bit to relieve the overworked fronts. Did this 5 years ago and the shoe wear patterns have changed to reflect more balanced braking. I didn't get carried away - just a few threads in two increments a few months apart.

DougM

 

[cruiserdan]

04465-60020 91-96

04465-60110 97

04465-60151 100 series

04466-60020 93-97 80 rear set

All four are the same price, List $55.44 per set.