As a new 450h owner and a Toyota Camry Hybrid owner, I wanted to ask the other 450h guys/gals if they've had to replace their brake pads yet on their cars. . (and not due to a TSB or other issue, but due to wear).

I ask because so far my TCH has virtually no wear on its pads, however, it seems reasonable as the hybrid regen braking soaks up most of the speed before the pads engage. As front brakes generally take most of the load, and the TCH is front wheel drive, it makes sense.

As for the rear-wheel 450h, which I've only had for a few thousand miles, I wonder how much the regen helps with the rear wheels. I've notice more brake dust that I would have expected, however not nearly like my Bimmer 7, so I know the pads are doing some work.

Thanks!

 

i had my 1,600 km service done a couple of weeks ago. all of my brakes are at approx. 85-90% left.

and congrats on the 450h

 

Likewise. I'm at around 15,000 miles and I still have well over half of my pads left. For a car with this much bite and braking power, I think that it is great!

To my knowledge, the car utilizes 100% regen braking for the first inch or so of pedal travel. So that would help on brakes. The way I judge my braking is watch the power gauge and when it stops going deeper into the blue I let off a bit.

 

Yeah don't worry about the brake dust, your pads are not wearing down quickly. They should last at least 60,000 miles.

 

then i must do more heavy braking! at this rate i could still be on my stock pads five years from now! LOL!

 

I read in C & D that they expected the pads on their 400h to last the life of the car.

 

33000miles and still have not changed original pads.

 

57,000 and I must replace my front pads and rotors. Rears still have 20-30K left.

 

replaced my front pads and rotors at 54K. Rears still have 80% left

 

car has 63k and 4mm padding left, call for TSB will replace brake soon