Rear Brake interval

[kingfishgrapeja]

Unless something wonky is going on, it looks like I am only getting about 10K out of my EBC rear pads. That is uber low. I do tow a 2400lb boat and live in PA but still very low for rear breaks.

I got the brake chime yesterday so I assumed it was the the fronts with 15K on Bendix pads. I was surprised when I pulled the sensor and it was fine. So I went to the rears and sure enough that sensor is acitvated. I could have a sticky caliper but I doubt it. Both sides look low through the rims. I guess I'll go with the cheapy bendix pads for the rear this time as well.

I am at 50k now, I am planning on doing the rotors....I didn't last time, should I be worried about replacing the parking shoes as well?

 

[ryan-in-oregon]

You shouldn't need to change the shoes but you will know for sure once it is apart. Make sure you follow the epb procedures for reinstallation.

 

[Geotrash]

Go with Akebono ceramics. I typically get 100K plus on a set of these on other vehicles, and they're made for the LR3 now.

Dave

 

[Houm_WA]

@Geo, do you have ceramics on your LR3 now? I'd like to hear how people are faring with ceramics on the heavy LR3.

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

Dunno at $46 I'm thinking bendix. The fronts have held up well.

 

[Disco Mike]

You get what you pay for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for that crappy wear, rears should last 2 to 2.5 times longer then the fronts, sounds like it is time to either have your brakes checked for proper pressure and or watch you driving habits cause Rover pads don't last long anyway.
As for the Akebono pads, they are the best ceramic pads made in any county, no dust, better stopping power, last longer and are easy on your rotors.
As for the fronts holding up well, it isn't because they are Bendix, you most likely have a bad perportioning valve, when did you last do a complete brake bleed?

 

[schafari]

Actually, for modern vehicles, it is not at all unusual for the rears to wear out first. It is no longer they way it was a while ago with the fronts always wearing out. Anti-dive braking, active brake proportioning, etc., have pretty much eliminated the old truism that fronts wear the fastest.

I would stick to OEM pads and rotors to be the best balance. I have never been dissatisfied with OEM, but I have been with aftermarket.

 

[Houm_WA]

I agree with Schafari...especially since my rears wore out first too!

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

The brakes do not feel odd in any way. I think the compound on the EBCs just may be a tad too soft for all the mountains and towing.

I'll get a good look at it next week but If I can get the rotors and pads for under $100, I may just do it for grins. It isn't like I am spending any money on labor, or like it will be my last brake change.

 

[roverman]

100% backwards on LR3 Mike. Rears last about 60-70% as long as fronts.