How Many Kilometers Should a Teana's Brake Pads Be Replaced?

[IsabelFitz]

Teana's brake pads generally need to be replaced every 40,000 kilometers. The Teana uses brake pads produced by Hitachi. As an important wear component of the braking system, the friction linings and friction blocks of the brake pads bear external pressure to generate friction, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicle deceleration. Below is relevant information about brake pads: 1. The friction blocks of brake pads are composed of friction materials and adhesives. When braking, they are pressed against the brake disc or drum to generate friction, achieving the goal of vehicle deceleration and stopping. Due to friction, the friction blocks gradually wear out. Generally, the lower the cost of the brake pads, the faster they wear out. Once the friction materials are used up, the brake pads should be replaced promptly; otherwise, the steel plate will come into direct contact with the brake disc, resulting in loss of braking effect and damage to the brake disc. 2. Braking relies on the friction between the brake pads and the brake disc, as well as between the tires and the ground, converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into heat energy through friction to stop the car. A good and efficient braking system must provide stable, sufficient, and controllable braking force, along with excellent hydraulic transmission and heat dissipation capabilities, to ensure that the force applied by the driver to the brake pedal is fully and effectively transmitted to the master cylinder and slave cylinders, while avoiding hydraulic failure and brake fade caused by excessive heat.

[DanielFitz]

You really can't judge just by mileage. My old Teana had its brakes replaced at 50,000 km, but my neighbor's same model still had thick pads at 70,000 km. It all comes down to driving habits - if you're constantly stop-and-go in city traffic with frequent braking, you should inspect them by 30,000-40,000 km. Last maintenance, the mechanic taught me a trick: remove the wheel to check pad thickness. New pads are about 1cm thick - when worn down to just 3mm they must be replaced (you can gauge this with a bank card). If you hear metal grinding noises or feel pedal vibration when braking, don't hesitate to get it fixed immediately. Brake failure on highways is no joke. I make it a habit to measure thickness during every 20,000 km maintenance - it's both convenient and safer.

[OJosie]

As a long-time owner of the Teana, I've replaced the brake pads three times. The official recommendation is to change them at 60,000 kilometers, but in reality, my first set was completely worn out by 40,000 kilometers. It largely depends on road conditions—there's a huge difference between driving mountain roads daily and only cruising on highways. Here's a practical tip: at a red light, stick your head out and look at the front wheels. If the rims are constantly covered in black dust, it means the brake pads are shedding severely. Another sign is the sound—if it squeaks like nails on a chalkboard, that's the wear indicator metal piece sounding the alarm. Remember to check the brake discs when replacing the pads; if there are deep grooves, just changing the pads won't help. Last time I replaced them, I upgraded to a ceramic formula, and now at 80,000 kilometers, they're still quite thick.

[MacKai]

As a moderator with experience in the Teana car owners' group, I've compiled replacement data from 200 cars in the group. Most replacements occurred between 40,000-70,000 km, but one ride-hailing driver needed replacement at just 30,000 km. Key indicators here: 1. Brake pad thickness below 3mm (about the thickness of a pinky nail) 2. Brake warning light on dashboard illuminates 3. Significant left or right pull when braking hard. Last week, I helped a member check his car and found his right front pads were down to 2mm while the left front still had 5mm - classic symptoms of a stuck caliper. I recommend self-inspection every 10,000 km, especially for the often-neglected rear wheels.