I wanted to know how far on average a brake pad will go after the squealing starts or the feelers on the pad start rubbing the rotor. Anybody have a general idea on that? Thanks a lot

 

I put maybe 100 miles on mine after the squeeling started. Why wait though? Pads aren't expensive.

 

Well, I've already ordered and bought new pads but they may not be here for another week and I still have to drive to work...I just need to know how far can I push it before it starts hurting the rotor. Thanks for your input.

 

i've gone for about 2 weeks so far since mine started.
new pads are going on tomorrow

 

hope you get new rotors too because the pad rivets and wear indicators will start digging into the rotor.

 

I realize that it's possible that they get too low and start rubbing on the rotors...I was trying to find out how long before it becomes bad....I'm waiting on a set of pads right now.

 

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happened to me, apparently that screaching sensor got ripped off cuz it was going on for so long.. destroyed my rotors far more than u can ever imagine lol get new pads.

 

Just watch what you're doing & pay attention to the brakes. The pad-wear tabs are flimsy little things. They're not super accurate from one pad to the next, & everyone uses their brakes differently. So nobody can tell you how many miles before it's REALLY too late. You can drive smoothly & conserve what's left of your brakes just by changing your driving habits...

Too late for you (sorry) but other people are reading this thread too... Look at your brake pads EVERY time you take off a wheel. When they get anywhere near, order the pads & have em sitting on a shelf. Then you don't get surprised when all of a sudden(!) they're worn out.

 

Good post
thank you