When to replace brakes

[KSC 2019 XLT]

I have a 2019 Expy 4WD with 45,000 miles with mostly freeway driving (actually a lot of freeway driving) and light load and no towing. How long do the brakes last before I have to replace them? Right now, the brakes work just like it was when I bought the Expy new. Little apprehensive about getting a "brake inspection" as I'm sure the shop will say it needs replacing.

 

[Yupster Dog]

as I'm sure the shop will say it needs replacing.

Take tire off yourself and look at how much Brake pad is left.

 

[zak99b5]

And if they need it, replace them yourself. Brakes are easy, plus you save a bunch of money.

 

[Speedboosted]

Definitely one of the easier things to inspect yourself, and you can check out the outer pad without even pulling the wheels off. Often times the inner pads wear slightly quicker than the outer, so it's ideal to check both sides. If you're not able to remove the wheels, doing the outer check is better than nothing.

There's no dedicated mileage or time, everyone is going to be different. You can post a picture here if you're concerned or think you have a problem, it's easy to see how much pad life is left.

 

[TheDoug]

I have almost 42k on my 2018 and it's time for me. But I drive mostly city. I took a look at them and it's time

 

[Gumby]

I found on my 2018 that I had to do the rear brakes twice and just did the fronts (rotors and pads) in Feb for the first time since I got it in 2018. I have 185,000 km.

 

[duneslider]

I had 60kish on my expedition and the fronts were fine but the back had been replaced. I used ceramic rears when I did it and they were lasting much better. The stocks appeared to be an organic compound which tends to wear quickly. My fronts still looked good at 60k miles.

If you have the 22" wheels you can probably see the pads well enough to know. Maybe stick your camera in and post a picture and someone can help you. Pads really are pretty easy to do on these.

 

[TheDoug]

Doing my pads right now... Here is rear after 42k

 

[Jerald Cook]

I'm at 43k on my 2020 and my front pads are still at 9mm and the rears at 7mm, though I tend to be quite easy on brakes. Brake wear can vary quite a bit and the only way to know is to check for yourself. Amazon sells brake pad gauges for $10.

 

[TobyU]

Doing my pads right now... Here is rear after 42k

Tons of our left on there and could have gone much longer and gotten money's worth out of them.