Friday 7 October 2011

Do rear brake pads need to be replaced at the same time as rear brake pads?

My car has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, does it matter if I replace only the front pads, or do they both need to be changed at the same time?
Do rear brake pads need to be replaced at the same time as rear brake pads?
It's best to do them all at once, that way they will wear equally. Why pay for two brake jobs?
Do rear brake pads need to be replaced at the same time as rear brake pads?
HUH??? I think I see what you are asking. The answer is no, the front and rears do NOT need to be done at the same time, NORMALLY. There are a few exceptions, though. If your rear drums have locked up, they force the front brakes to do more work. But, the chances of both fronts and rears needing replacement at the same time is pretty low.
The front pads wear much quicker than the rear brake shoes as most of your braking is done on the front brakes, pull the rear wheels off and the drums and look to see how much brake lining is left on the shoes before you replace them.
The rear brakes on any car, regardless of type usually last longer than the front, and it's OK to just replace the worn set if the other set is still good.
You might want to read your questions before you post.

Rear brake shoes usually last a lot longer than the front pads.
it does not matter .

You may change three times the front and the rear will be not even close to wear out line.
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