How often should front brake pads be replaced?

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LeahRose
07/30/25 1:19am
The replacement interval for front brake pads is 60,000 to 80,000 kilometers or 3 to 4 years. Precautions for replacing brake pads are as follows: After installing new brake pads, the surface of the pads will be flat while the contact surface on the brake disc will be uneven, which may result in so-called "ineffective braking". Therefore, new brake pads must undergo a break-in period. Find a location with good road conditions and minimal traffic for the break-in process. Accelerate to 60 km/h, then gently apply the brakes with moderate force to reduce speed to 10 km/h. Release the brakes and drive several kilometers to allow the brake pads to cool slightly before repeating the above steps at least 10 times. The broken-in brake pads still require several hundred kilometers of driving to achieve optimal performance with the brake discs. During this period, drive carefully to prevent accidents.
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