Brakes

[steved]

Originally Posted by Geelmeel

I wanted to check at what mileage do brakes usually get replaced? I have 15000 miles on my Yaris and today I heard the brakes squeak for the first time. I want to see if this is normal. I am going to be taking it in for the 15000 mile service and when I tell them I don't want them to just replace the brakes to screw me. Thanks for your help.

Does it squeak all the time or when it is hot outside?

I haven't had this problem on my yaris yet (just got it), but this happened alot on my echo sedan when it is hot outside. Even after changing the pads on rotors. The only thing that help this was adding a little bit of brake grease to the back of the pads.

The squeak is likely comming when the brake caliper piston puts pressure on the pad, not worn out pads.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Originally Posted by steved

I haven't had this problem on my yaris yet (just got it), but this happened alot on my echo sedan when it is hot outside. Even after changing the pads on rotors. The only thing that help this was adding a little bit of brake grease to the back of the pads.

The squeak is likely comming when the brake caliper piston puts pressure on the pad, not worn out pads.

My ECHO started it as well. Only when I'm like backing up in a driveway. Or driving slowly but its mostly when I back out. I think its when I don't fully put the breaks on. Its embarasing but I hope they last for awhile. I'm a little over 46k so they should last a little longer. How many miles did you have on your ECHO when you replaced the brakes?

[steved]

Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

My ECHO started it as well. Only when I'm like backing up in a driveway. Or driving slowly but its mostly when I back out. I think its when I don't fully put the breaks on. Its embarasing but I hope they last for awhile. I'm a little over 46k so they should last a little longer. How many miles did you have on your ECHO when you replaced the brakes?

My did it also when driving slowly in traffic. Put brake grease on the bake of your pads should help the problem.

I change my brakes the first time at 102 kilometers secound time at 190 kilometers and now at 254 kilometers and the brakes are still good. And it is an automatic.

[Edd]

Originally Posted by steved

I change my brakes the first time at 102 kilometers secound time at 190 kilometers and now at 254 kilometers and the brakes are still good. And it is an automatic.

Whoa! What have you done to your brakes, they really should last 500-1000 times more than that.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Originally Posted by steved

My did it also when driving slowly in traffic. Put brake grease on the bake of your pads should help the problem.

I change my brakes the first time at 102 kilometers secound time at 190 kilometers and now at 254 kilometers and the brakes are still good. And it is an automatic.

Thanks Steved for the info.