Appreciation post: My old brake pads lasted 3,200 miles

I just swapped out my brake pads and checked my log. I was sure they were worn out after a year, but they actually went for 3,200 miles. I ride a lot in the hills near my house, so I thought they would wear faster. Seeing that number made me realize I was replacing them way too early before. Now I just check the wear line instead of guessing. Has anyone else been surprised by how long a part actually lasted?

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sarahjenkins5mo ago

That's actually pretty low mileage for brake pads. My last set went over 8,000 miles with regular hill riding. You might want to check your calipers aren't sticking.

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david1235mo ago

Wait, EIGHT THOUSAND miles on one set of pads? That's insane. My road bike eats pads for breakfast.

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