{"id":7464,"date":"2022-09-13T02:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=7464"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T00:02:45","slug":"how-often-do-brakes-need-to-be-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-often-do-brakes-need-to-be-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do Brakes Need to Be Replaced?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7464_2b203f-9b inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-9c4735  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1a1dfb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b1068-ff\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brake pads inevitably wear down over time, meaning they&rsquo;ll need to be replaced eventually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should typically replace your vehicle&rsquo;s brake pads every 30,000 to 35,000 miles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the factors that affect the overall longevity of brake pads include the materials they&rsquo;re made of, where you do most of your driving, and your driving habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your brakes are made up of several components&mdash;all of which will inevitably wear out over time. The first that would typically need replacement would be your brake pads. On any vehicle except some hybrids, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/front-and-rear-brakes-difference-types-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"front brakes\">front brakes<\/a> do most of the stopping, so the rear brakes will typically last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake pads apply friction on the brake rotors, causing it to slow down or stop the wheels from rotating. Due to the weight of the vehicle, high temperatures, and the nature of their use, these parts undergo extreme stress and will become thinner over time (and after thousands of miles).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7464_14ef16-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7464_b1aff6-80 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image7464_3a57f7-80.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7464_3a57f7-80.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 .image-is-svg, .kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image7464_3a57f7-80 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7464_3a57f7-80\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7464_ae5fd2-76 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nDrum brakes are still a thing on some new vehicles, but since they&rsquo;re usually in the rear, drum brakes don&rsquo;t usually require as much service as front disc brakes.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Replace Your Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mileage guidelines for brake pad replacement will vary depending on the manufacturer. However, the general consensus is that you should get your pads replaced somewhere between <strong>30,000 to 35,000 miles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as previously mentioned, there are several factors that may either shorten or extend the service life of your brake pads. To get a more realistic idea of how long yours are supposed to last, you&rsquo;ll need to consider the following factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"car brakes in need of replacing\" class=\"wp-image-73274\" style=\"width:1024px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brakes-in-need-of-replacing.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The driver of this vehicle drove for an awful lot of miles ignoring the brake scrubbing because the vehicle would still stop and the brake pedal felt ok. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch these videos to understand how to replace your front and rear brakes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Front Brakes 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YEJgf3xQ0Ps?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Rear Brake Pads 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hnc3b38shEM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Rear Brakes 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/23J3ulS4jc0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Rear Brakes 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A00WHEXhJsw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this video to know more about how car brakes work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Car Brakes Work | CarParts.com Parts Explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2PER9knUZpI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Factors That Affect How Long Your Brake Pads Will Last<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common answer to the question, &ldquo;How often should I change my brakes?&rdquo; is often a frustrating, &ldquo;It depends.&rdquo; This is because there are a few factors that can have an impact on how long it would take for your brake pads to wear out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-1024x950.jpg\" alt=\"car brake rotor clogged and caliper boot compromised\" class=\"wp-image-73273\" style=\"width:1024px;height:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-1024x950.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-768x713.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-1536x1426.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/car-brake-rotor-clogged-and-caliper-boot-compromised.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you operate a vehicle in adverse conditions such as driving in deep mud, the brakes will fail a lot sooner. Notice that the vented area of this rotor is clogged with mud and that the caliper boot is compromised. This set of brakes needs a lot more than a simple set of pads. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some that you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Pad Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main types of materials used for brake pads&mdash;organic, ceramic, and metal. Each type has pros and cons that affect its longevity and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organic brake pads, also known as non-asbestos organic brake pads, are softer and do not make as much noise as other types. However, they wear out faster than ceramic or metallic brake pads. Paired with a heavy vehicle or an aggressive driving style, this type can wear out faster than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic brake pads are great if you frequently need to make hard stops&mdash;like when you typically drive in high-traffic areas. These usually produce less dust compared to organic brake pads and typically enjoy a longer life span. The only downside, however, is that it usually costs more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern vehicles carry a metallic brake pad made up of mixed and bonded iron, copper, steel, and graphite. The use of these metals makes this type extremely durable. However, a small disadvantage is that they can be quite heavy, which means it could affect your car&rsquo;s fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City vs. Highway Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that can affect the longevity of your brake pads is your usual driving route. You&rsquo;ll naturally need to use your brakes more often in the city, where there are more stop lights and roads are more likely to get congested. The stop-and-go traffic will require more frequent hard stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, driving on highways involves fewer stops and less traffic, reducing the need to engage your brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some drivers tend to &lsquo;ride the brake,&rsquo; which means they step on the brake pedal more often than necessary. Aggressive drivers who often tailgate are more likely to stop abruptly while driving, so they tend to wear down their brake pads faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure that you get the most mileage out of your brake pads, make it a point to gently coast and gradually apply your brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual vs. Automatic Transmissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A person driving a stick-shift may get more mileage out of their brake pads compared to someone driving an automatic. 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