Meet My Pal - Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Petrol Highline

[jayadev]

Certainly a lots of braking on bad roads and congested places has got the brake pads wear out in my case. Yeah, I have seen lots of brake dust right from initial days.
My tyres are just fine, I am guessing they would run 10k more.
Should I infer that brake pads have been of bad quality?

I guess your anxiety and the service technician should be blamed.those brake pad could have done 10k more if I judge it right. fotos would speak truth.
(wastage of resources-what say)

Once I was told I need a brake pad replacement at 16kkm by one of the "moron" technician.I agreed . gladly he returned with an estimate of Rs3000 I said do it, I dont care as long as it is under warranty and he halted, he quickly hopped back to his office and wasn't seen since then. I inquired this matter to service manager for he (metaphorically apologized) said that was a new recruit and I don't need to bother about the brakes .

 

[Rightnow]

I guess your anxiety and the service technician should be blamed.those brake pad could have done 10k more if I judge it right. fotos would speak truth.
(wastage of resources-what say)

He told me that they won't even run till the weekend, and chances are of disc damage. I could not afford to take risk coz I hardly find time for workshop visits.
(Yeah making money by wasting resources)

Will post pics day after tomorrow, then I will see the situation.

 

[allhyundaicars]

see jayadev's saying the same thing that i said. they want to move inventory so they play these mind games.

anyways yeah do post the snaps.

just take a look at this.

 

[Rightnow]

Old brake pads:



New brake pads (this is the best I could click as of now:





I see that the old brake pads had worn out quite a lot with like 3mm of thickness left, whereas the new ones are >10mm. Guessing of course.

So was it genuine to get the new pads?

 

[sanke1]

You could have been fine with old for 3-4 months. But this change seems reasonable.

 

[allhyundaicars]

agree with sanke, you could have used it for some more months. anyways what's done is done just take caution for future parts replacement.

all sc guys thinking : " just replace the parts" even if they can be repaired or can be used for some more time.

 

[Rightnow]

You could have been fine with old for 3-4 months. But this change seems reasonable.

How come the change is reasonable when I could have used the old ones for 3-4 months.

agree with sanke, you could have used it for some more months. anyways what's done is done just take caution for future parts replacement.

No its not irreversible.
I can ask those guys to remove the new brake pads->fix the old ones back->I will drive for 3-4 months->keep the new pads safe with me->replace the old with new after 3-4 months. How does that sound?

Should I take the risk?

 

[sanke1]

It is reasonable compared to the risk you take in case they wear out and damage disc before you replace. Or worse result in total brake failure and put yourself and family at risk.

 

[Rightnow]

It is reasonable compared to the risk you take in case they wear out and damage disc before you replace. Or worse result in total brake failure and put yourself and family at risk.

That was the thought behind agreeing for replacement. The workshop guy sounded genuine in rest of his suggestions, so I gave in when he said you may end up damaging discs.

There is another thread on Skoda Rapid where this guy worn our his brake pads within 12k kms and damaged his discs.

There is another polo diesel user who replaced his pads around 25k kms.

Mine is not one off case, neither have I been duped I think.

 

[jihu123]

Jihu and Rightnow,

Please describe the way you guys drive. 25k is too early for brake pads to be replaced.Do you seelot of brake dust on wheels ?

My friend changed his innova brake pad by 40kkm. Indica vista 35kkm.

As a general thumb rule normal one should survive and replaced with tires, both have similar life if driven normally.

In my family, the car is driven by almost everyone, Mom, Dad, 2 brothers, Jeeju. Out of this my jeeju drives the car in a rash way especially on highways. He goes fast & brakes hard.
I know its dangerous to drive that way & also makes the tyres and other parts wear out faster but I'm actually helpless here.
I'm pretty sure that his driving is the only reason behind early brake pad change. In fact, that's what I believe. And if this goes this way, I might require a replacement of tyres too soon!

Old brake pads:

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New brake pads (this is the best I could click as of now:

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I see that the old brake pads had worn out quite a lot with like 3mm of thickness left, whereas the new ones are >10mm. Guessing of course.

So was it genuine to get the new pads?

I feel you have made the right decision changing it.

 

[jayadev]

How come the change is reasonable when I could have used the old ones for 3-4 months.



No its not irreversible.
I can ask those guys to remove the new brake pads->fix the old ones back->I will drive for 3-4 months->keep the new pads safe with me->replace the old with new after 3-4 months. How does that sound?

Should I take the risk?

As you see it had some more juice left.what is done is done but in future take care not to be fooled by cunning technicians.

Its not always best practice to stick with newest break pads,they take bedding time to be efficient enough and newer ones eats disc quickly.
use the brakes wisely optimizing engine braking and prolong the life of brakes as well as yourself.

@ Jihu,
If somebody is doing it wrong way with driving you have responsibility to inform the dire situation. high speed and braking hard has no excuse to be ignored.It is not about the wear but also tire locks,high heat generated brake failure and all sort of potential fatalities-I assume your Polo is not modified race car.
Day before yesterday a guy rear ended our company car out of similar situations.If you cannot tell him directly arrange it for a discussion with somebody whom can.

 

[allhyundaicars]

No its not irreversible.
I can ask those guys to remove the new brake pads->fix the old ones back->I will drive for 3-4 months->keep the new pads safe with me->replace the old with new after 3-4 months. How does that sound?

Should I take the risk?

don't do that. let it be. again the mechanic will remind you of all the things he first said to persuade you to change.

for every problem in the car there's a symptom , a noise and for pads it's squeeking noise every time you brake just remember this.

and also read this article.
Instructions for bedding in your brakes

 

[sandip24]

One of my friend had to replace his cars brake. pads after 31k kms. Can anyone let me know what is the usual range of kms for. Brake pad replacement / wear ant tear. I understand tht wear n tear toatally depends on usage but there must be some figur for an average usage.

 

[sanke1]

One of my friend had to replace his cars brake. pads after 31k kms. Can anyone let me know what is the usual range of kms for. Brake pad replacement / wear ant tear. I understand tht wear n tear toatally depends on usage but there must be some figur for an average usage.

If you want a number then it is 40,000 kms. But again if you are going to follow on it and your pads have worn out before that magical number either due to city driving or by manufacturer's cunning manufacturing ways, you will risk your life and cause damage to vehicle.

So it is wise to thoroughly inspect your brake pads while during service by asking the Service centre guys to show you the wear and tear before you commit for a replacement.

Bottom line: Be careful and don't rely on any arbitrary numbers regarding brake pads life.

Safe driving

 

[jayadev]

well., r
Rightnow, if yoy have some spare time can you take those brakepads to a different independant workshop and inquire the general condition of how long it would have run?
just curious
thank you.