derekcentrico

I've got a 2007 Accord with 34,300 miles on it. I'm a standard, normal driver. Most of the miles are interstate miles from military travel...

Anyway, I can't decide if my brakes are starting to get worn. So I'm curious, what's the standard length of time that the factory installed brakes will last?

I did get new tires about 5k miles ago, but I'm not sure the brakes were checked out...

Opinions appreciated.

LPED

There really no set mileage that can say brakes are done, it depends on many variables. The brakes have wear indicators that will make noise when the pads get worn. Also its real easy to just check one wheel in front and back to see how there doing, you just need to remove wheel and inspect .

derekcentrico

You know, it dawned on me what I'm hearing possibly. I think the routers are getting a bit warped. I was reversing down the hill, out of our driveway, and it seemed to make some odd sounds with light brake usage.

If I get a chance, I'll jack it up and have a look at the brakes though.

LPED

Most times the wear indicators make noise most of the time, its not a hot , cold type thing (brake dust makes most of the noises you hear with brakes).
Make sure you look at inner pad as thats the one that will most likely have most wear and the indicator is on that one. Your back brakes wear more than front so check them too, no longer is it that backs last forever .