In article <1122603600.267210.3850@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.c om>,
"chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I feel like I'm stirring the pot a little bit. I know this is a tough
> question... anyway, for a manual car, driving in the suburbs (not New
> York like traffic jam, but also not interstate highway all day long),
> you know, the usual 5-10 miles to work every day, groceries, gym,
> shopping, doctor, etc. so how long so the brake pads last, ON AVERAGE?
> just throw some numbers. I mean, 1000 miles would probably be unheard
> of, right? also, 200k miles would also be unheard of (remember, this is
> mostly suburbs, not highway). I'm asking because I peeked at my pads
> and there is some thickness left, need to get the caliper and measure
> properly over the weekend. I am approaching 60k miles.
>
> thanks

I have a 98 Accord MT. 106K. Front pads still have 20% left, all original.

I do not downshift to brake, but often stay in a lower gear, and thus do
not brake nearly as much as autos I follow.

My 87 Accord's front pads usually only lasted 50K.

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