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How long should I expect the factory brakes (both front and rear) to last approx.?

I keep asking when I take her in to have the wheels rotated but am told that they are still good. presently pushing 90K miles and have replaced tires 2X

 
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There isn't a surefire way to tell when your brakes will need to be replaced, there are too many factors that play a part in how fast your brakes will wear.

 
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It all depends on how you drive it.

Someone that does exclusively highway driving might have the brakes last well over 100,000 miles.....
While someone that delivers pizza for a living might need brakes every few months.

Rear drum brakes with original shoes will last MUCH longer than the front disc brakes on almost every Honda.

Front brakes on a Hybrid will normally last longer than a non-hybrid solely because of regenerative braking, assuming all else is equal and the driver uses them as intended.




I had a friend that delivered newspapers on a rural route, 250 miles per night, all stop and go, all "one country mile" at a time. He went through a set of brakes every other month (seriously)... He became unwelcome at all the parts stores and chain shops that advertised lifetime brake warranty.

He also went through a few automatic transmissions and ate up suspension parts too. The car had like 400,000 miles on it when he quit the route. 1988 Mazda MX6.